African Writers Awards

(Updated 12 Apr 2025) The African Writers Awards writing competition is organised by Writers Space Africa in partnership with the African Writers Development Trust. The theme of the 2025 edition of the competition is African Pride: A Cultural Narrative.

APPLICATION WINDOW

ACTIVE

DEADLINE

1 Jul 2025

PRIZES

The winner of each of the genres (Poetry and Short stories) will receive $250.

OTHER KEY DATES

April 1, 2025: Entries opened

HOST COUNTRIES

Kenya Nigeria

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

Multiple host countries may mean that no travel is required.

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Credit: African Writers Awards

Date Added: 23 Mar 2022