2024 Afritondo Short Story Prize Shortlist

 We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted writers for the prestigious 2024 Afritondo Short Story Prize!

The judging panel had a difficult task selecting from a pool of exceptional entries. Each story on the longlist showcased immense talent and captivated the judges with its unique voice and narrative.

The shortlisted writers represent the diverse landscape of African literature and offer a thrilling glimpse into the future of storytelling.

Here are the shortlisted writers (country and story title in bracket):

• Khetani Michael Banda (Zimbabwe, Minus)

• Ufuoma Kwale (Nigeria, Countdown to Forever)

• Cynthia Kistasamy (South Africa, The Beach House)

• mwĩhaki mũragũri (Kenya, Longing)

• Sabah Carrim (Mauritius, Fading Mehndi)

You can read their profiles and discover the 2024 longlist here.

The winner of the 2024 Prize will be announced in April. Date to be announced soon.