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In conversation with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist
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In conversation with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu on his writing

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Alex Kadiri: You don't need anybody's validation or permission. If you really want it, go for it.
Video, Podcast, Interview Editor 4/6/23 Video, Podcast, Interview Editor 4/6/23

Alex Kadiri: You don't need anybody's validation or permission. If you really want it, go for it.

A conversation with Alex Kadiri, 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist

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"To create something from nothing" – A conversation with Jenny Robson, 2023 Afritondo Shortlist
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"To create something from nothing" – A conversation with Jenny Robson, 2023 Afritondo Shortlist

Jenny Robson was shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize. In this interview, she talks about writing and her short story, The Sister-in-law.

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"The titles of my stories come first"– In conversation with Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist
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"The titles of my stories come first"– In conversation with Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Enit’Ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize, talks about writing his story story, The Anatomy Of Flying Things

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Afritondo Short Story Prize Shortlist
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Afritondo Short Story Prize Shortlist

The shortlist is here

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View fullsize Congratulations to Gift Nyoni, the winner of the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 🎊 👏 

A big thank you to everyone who played a part in the success of this year's edition of the prize.

An anthology of the longlisted stories will be published in t
View fullsize The winner of the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize is the Zimbabwean writer, Gift Nyoni, for his short story, Heat.

On "Heat", the judges said: Propulsive and compulsively readable, "Heat" is a story about movement and its attend
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Join us for two unforgettable Afritondo events:

✨ Barefaced: An Evening with Our Short Story Shortlist

🏆 The Prizegiving Ceremony

Don’t miss your chance to hear from some of the best Black writers, conne
View fullsize You are warmly invited to join us for Barefaced: The Stories We Hide, The Stories We Tell - an evening with the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist.

[Register for free at afritondo.com/events (link in bio)]

Every year, the Afritondo Short St
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View fullsize 📢 The shortlist for the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 will be announced on Friday, April 18, 2025. Watch this space.

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