Nigerian Writer Lesley Nneka Arimah is the 2019 Winner of the Prestigious Caine Prize Her short story 'Skinned' took home the prize at the 20th edition of the literature award. news July 9, 2019
The Results Are In: Makena Onjerika Wins 2018 Caine Prize Kenyan author Makena Onjerika just won the Caine prize for her story "Fanta Blackcurrant." popular July 3, 2018
Who Should Win the 2018 Caine Prize for African Writing? The winner of this year's Caine Prize for African Writing will be announced today and we've taken a look at the shortlist. literature July 2, 2018
Caine Prize Preview 2017: 'Virus' by Magogodi oaMphela Makhene In anticipation of Monday's Caine Prize announcement we review 'Virus' by Magogodi oaMphela Makhene—part 5 in our series. literature June 29, 2017
Caine Prize Preview 2017: 'Bush Baby' by Chikodili Emelumadu Sabo Kpade reviews the Caine Prize 2017 nominee 'Bush Baby' by Chikodili Emelumadu. literature June 28, 2017
Caine Prize Preview 2017: 'God’s Children Are Little Broken Things' by Arinze Ifeakandu Arinze Ifeakandu has written a queer coming-of-age story set in Northern Nigeria at a time when draconian anti-gay laws are imperiling Nigerian LGBT communities. The result is melancholic yet potentially uplifting. literature June 22, 2017
Caine Prize Preview 2017: 'The Story of the Girl whose Birds Flew Away' by Bushra el-Fadil In this series we look at the Caine Prize for African Writing shortlist, going in depth to get at the heart of what makes these some of the best African short stories written in English last year. literature June 14, 2017
Caine Prize Preview 2017: Who Will Greet You When You Get Home by Lesley Nneka Arimah In this series we look at the Caine Prize for African Writing shortlist, going in depth to get at the heart of what makes these some of the best African short stories written in English last year. literature June 8, 2017
Meet Lidudumalingani, Winner of the 2016 Caine Prize for African Writing South African writer, photographer, filmmaker and Caine Prize winner Lidudumalingani on making stories through words and images. literature August 1, 2016
South African Writer Lidudumalingani Wins 2016 Caine Prize for African Writing The 2016 Caine Prize for African Writing goes to South African writer Lidudumalingani for his mental health short story, "Memories We Lost" news July 5, 2016
Zambia's Namwali Serpell Wins The 2015 Caine Prize For African Writing Zambian writer Namwali Serpell has been announced as the winner of the 2015 Caine Prize for African Writing. writing July 7, 2015
Kenya’s Okwiri Oduor Wins The 2014 Caine Prize For African Writing Kenya's Okwiri Oduor wins the 2014 Caine Prize For African Writing for her short story 'My Father's Head.' news July 16, 2014
Wole Soyinka Announces The 2014 Caine Prize for African Writing Shortlist Nobel Prize Laureate Wole Soyinka announced the 2014 Caine Prize for African Writing Shortlist. news April 23, 2014
