Biographies of the Authors of the Short Listed Stories
Time And Bodies by Ekemini Udo Pius, Nigeria Ekemini Udo Pius is a writer whose works have been published in Writers Space Africa and Kalahari Review. He is alumni of the Wawa Literary Fellowship and loves to write fiction. He lives and works in Calabar, Nigeria. Ekemini is also a final year student of English […]
PRESS RELASE
The shortlist for the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature is announced today, Wednesday 15th September, 2021. The five stories on this inaugural short list were chosen from the list of the thirteen long listed by a panel of three Judges chaired by Lucas Wafula, a Kenyan, the Editor-in-chief, and CEO, Booklyst Press Limited. He […]
Press Release : The long list for the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature
The long list for the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature has been announced today, Wednesday, 1st September 2021. Kendeka Prize for African Literature is an initiative by Andrew Maina, a Kenyan writer through Solano Publications Limited. It aims at encouraging Africans to write and read more. In participating in this contest, new talents have […]
Obamas Bed: A visit to Mama Sarah Obama.
Celebrating the life of The late Mama Sarah Obama Wanjiku is a nine year old girl visiting K’Ogelo the home of Mama Sarah Obama, the grandmother to Barrack Obama the former President of United States of America. When the time to go to bed comes, she is given the bedroom and the bed in which […]
Coverage in Rwanda: Kendeka Prize for African Literature 2021: (Deadline 31 May 2021)
Kendeka Prize for African Literature is accepting entries from 1st February, 2021 to 31st May, 2021 for its’ 2021 edition. The competition is administered by Solano Publications Ltd and entry is free. This Prize will be awarded for the best piece of an unpublished short story either fiction or creative non-fiction. Kendeka Prize for African […]
Coverage in Senegal: Win up to KShs 100,000 as an African writer in the Kedenka prize for African Literature 2021
Submit an entry for the Kedenka Prize for African Literature 2021 and win a cash prize of up to KShs 100,000 while having your creative work being named as the best piece. (Fiction or creative non-fiction) And also the opportunity of having them published in an anthology titled ‘I am listening’ 2021 edition. Application Deadline: […]
Coverage in Namibia : Alternative submission opportunities for African writers and those of African descent.
The Doek List curates publications and organisations that have a consistent record of publishing and recognising African writers and those of African descent. Eligible writers are encouraged to submit their work to them when their submission windows open. Read full article here >> https://doeklitmag.com/the-doek-list/
Coverage in Liberia: Kendeka Prize for African Literature, Call for Submissions
The Kendeka Prize for African Literature is accepting entries from February 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021 for its’ 2021 edition. The competition is administered by Solano Publications Ltd and entry is free. This Prize will be awarded for the best piece of unpublished short story, either fiction or creative non-fiction. The first prize will […]
Coverage in Nigeria: Kendeka Prize for African Literature Announce 2021 list of Judges
Kendeka Prize for African Literature is honoured to announce Lucas Wafula (Kenya), Renee Edwige Dro (Côte d’Ivoire) and Remy Ngamije (Namibia) as the judges for the 2021 prize. The Panel will be chaired by Lucas Wafula. Lucas Wafula Lucas Wafula is Editor-in-chief, and CEO, Booklyst Press Limited. He is also Director and Lead Facilitator, at […]
Coverage by Global Village, a continental news outlet: KENDEKA PRIZE FOR AFRICAN LITERATURE, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Kendeka Prize for African Literature is accepting entries from 1st February, 2021 to 31st May, 2021 for its’ 2021 edition. The competition is administered by Solano Publications Ltd and entry is free. This Prize will be awarded for the best piece of unpublished short story either fiction or creative non-fiction. The first prize will be KShs.100,000 while […]
