Narratives Against Poverty in Africa Literary Prize 2025

Deadline: Jun 30, 2025

other

unfunded

Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Narratives Against Poverty in Africa Literary Prize 2025 is an innovative literary initiative spearheaded by executive curator Mbizo Chirasha. This multi-genre competition aims to unearth and celebrate talent from across Africa's 52 nations and its diaspora, focusing on the theme: "Narratives Against Poverty in Africa."

🌍 About the Prize

This competition provides African writers with a bold platform to tell their continent's stories through prose, poetry, essays, and hybrid narratives. It delves into critical themes such as:

Poverty
Hunger
Injustice
Climate change
Corruption
Pandemics
War and violence

The prize seeks to empower African voices to narrate their own histories and realities, highlighting both the continent's rich heritage and its contemporary struggles.

Sponsor Organization: African Narratives Writing Program

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: May 22, 2025
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Category: Contest
Eligible Locations: Africa

🎁 Benefits

Cash Prizes: Three winners will receive cash awards, along with opportunities and accolades. Winners will be announced in July 2025.
Anthology Publication:
- A total of 52 standout submissions, including winners and special mentions, will be compiled into a book anthology slated for publication in August 2025.
- Participants will receive PDF copies, with paperback versions available for online order.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to African writers residing in African countries or in the diaspora.
Applicants must be 18 years or older.

✏️ Submission Guidelines

Number of Submissions: Maximum of two submissions per genre (poetry, short story, and essays/hybrid narratives).
Themes: Submissions must critically explore themes such as poverty, hunger, injustice, climate change, corruption, pandemics, war, and violence in Africa.
Length and Size:
- Poetry: Maximum of 40 lines per submission.
- Short Story: Maximum of 4 pages.
- Essays: Maximum of 4 pages.

📄 Application Process

Formatting:
- Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Submit entries as Word document attachments.
Submission Details:
- Include the title, genre, and author's name in the subject line and on every page.
- Attach a 15-line bio and a headshot photo.
Submission Email: Send entries to africanwritingprogram@gmail.com.

📌 Application Deadline

The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the Narratives Against Poverty in Africa Literary Prize page.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to a meaningful dialogue about Africa's challenges and resilience. Don't miss out!

Benefits

Three winners will be awarded cash prizes along with opportunities and accolades, to be announced in July 2025.
Additionally, 52 standout submissions, including those of winners and special mentions, will be compiled into a book anthology slated for publication in August 2025. Participants will receive PDF copies, with paperback versions available for online order.

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