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09 July 2019
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.
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03 July 2018
The Results Are In: Makena Onjerika Wins 2018 Caine Prize
Kenyan author Makena Onjerika just won the Caine prize for her story "Fanta Blackcurrant."
Literature
02 July 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
29 June 2017
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
28 June 2017
Caine Prize Preview 2017: 'Bush Baby' by Chikodili Emelumadu
Sabo Kpade reviews the Caine Prize 2017 nominee 'Bush Baby' by Chikodili Emelumadu.
Literature
22 June 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
14 June 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
07 June 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
01 August 2016
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.
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04 July 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"
Writing
07 July 2015
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.
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16 July 2014
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.'
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