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June 3, 2021

Akwaeke Emezi Covers TIME as a 2021 Next Generation Leader

The Nigerian novelist is, the magazine says, “a storyteller for a changing world.”

Binyavanga Wainaina, in His Own Words

On the second anniversary of the great Kenyan writer’s passing, we remember him with some of his quotes.

Abibiman Publishing Aims to “Change the Narrative” for African & Caribbean Authors

The new press, launched by novelist and filmmaker Onyeka Nwelue and business consultant Chudi Igweonu, hopes to bring “solid visibility” to stories.

20.35 Africa Launches GoFundMe Campaign for Mentorship Program

By creating a space to both nurture and pay emerging voices, 20.35 Africa can continue to stand as a home for robust literary support.

Mona Eltahawy & Otosirieze Obi-Young to Talk Black Activism at Africa Soft Power Series 2021

Their session, “Collective Threads: Digital Connectivity, Creative Power & Global Black Activism,” includes Sena Voncujovi, co-founder of Jaspora, and moderator Zoe Ramushu.

Pluto Press Launches Walter Rodney Prize for African & Caribbean Non-Fiction

The £4,000 initiative, for women and non-binary debut authors influenced by Walter Rodney, comes with publication.

Submit to Africa Risen, a Speculative Fiction Anthology, Co-edited by Sheree Renée Thomas

“A celebration of African storytelling,” the anthology’s other co-editors are Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Zelda Knight, who previously co-edited Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora.

Africa Risen

April 7, 2021

Boston Review & The Against Nature Journal to Host Panel on Binyavanga Wainaina’s Fiction

Inspired by the rediscovery of his first published short story in 1996, the publications begin a critical revival of the titanic writer’s fiction.

Emmanuel Esomnofu

March 31, 2021

Eight Poets Up for 2021 Brunel Prize

“Many of these poets are young, in their 20s, and their voices are fresh, articulate, compelling,” the judges say.

Paula Willie-Okafor

March 24, 2021

On World Poetry Day, Readings from Wreaths for a Wayfarer

Over 40 poets in Africa, North America, and Europe participated in the virtual launch of the anthology, edited by Nduka Otiono and Uche Peter Umezurike and dedicated to the late Pius Adesanmi.

Open Country Mag

March 16, 2021

Groundbreaking Nebula Awards Shortlists Include 3 Africans

With his story in Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki becomes the first Africa-based writer to be shortlisted. “It’s something you never realised that it’s possible,” he said.

Ernest Ogunyemi

February 4, 2021

3-Way International Rights Deal for The Pan-African Pantheon, a Book of Biographical Essays

Edited by Adekeye Adebajo, it covers 36 major Pan-African figures including Frantz Fanon, Steve Biko, Maya Angelou, Buchi Emecheta, Miriam Makeba, Wole Soyinka, Bob Marley, and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Jacana Media

February 4, 2021

Submit to Vol. 4 of 20.35 Africa Poetry, Guest-edited by Nadra Mabrouk & K. Eltinae

The anthology is open to African poets between the ages of 20, or who would be 20 by the time of publication, and 35.

Paula Willie-Okafor

February 1, 2021

The Writer. The Writing. In Tweets.

This Twitter trend has hot writers showing off.

Ernest Ogunyemi

January 23, 2021

Lolwe Calls for Submissions to Issue 3

. . . to be guest-edited by Elfreda Tetteh, Akhim Alexis, and Stephanie Wanga.

Uzoma Ihejirika

January 18, 2021

4 Poetry Prizes That Are Currently Open

Do you have a packet of ready poems you want to send out? We have collected four poetry contests that are currently open and that you can submit to.

Ernest Ogunyemi

January 11, 2021

Nadra Mabrouk & K. Eltinaé to Guest-Edit 20.35 Africa Poetry’s Vol. 4

By publishing poets both at the center and in the margins of the scene, 20.35 Africa has become a major resource institution for African poets.

Uzoma Ihejirika

January 11, 2021

Get Published in Of This Our Country, with Chimamanda Adichie & Chigozie Obioma

The anthology comes with an essay contest, a chance to be featured alongside Sefi Atta, Helon Habila, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Abi Daré, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, and Inua Ellams.

Otosirieze

January 9, 2021

20.35 Africa Vol. III Review—The Pain Won’t Go Away

These poems hold some of the most visceral and philosophical stanzas you’ll read in any anthology, in any country.

Emmanuel Esomnofu

December 26, 2020

Apply to A Public Space’s Writing Fellowships 2021

The Fellowships are open to writers “who have not yet contracted to publish a book.”

Uzoma Ihejirika

June 3, 2021

Akwaeke Emezi Covers TIME as a 2021 Next Generation Leader

The Nigerian novelist is, the magazine says, “a storyteller for a changing world.”

Ernest Ogunyemi

May 28, 2021

Binyavanga Wainaina, in His Own Words

On the second anniversary of the great Kenyan writer’s passing, we remember him with some of his quotes.

Ernest Ogunyemi

May 23, 2021

Abibiman Publishing Aims to “Change the Narrative” for African & Caribbean Authors

The new press, launched by novelist and filmmaker Onyeka Nwelue and business consultant Chudi Igweonu, hopes to bring “solid visibility” to stories.

Ernest Ogunyemi

May 13, 2021

20.35 Africa Launches GoFundMe Campaign for Mentorship Program

By creating a space to both nurture and pay emerging voices, 20.35 Africa can continue to stand as a home for robust literary support.

20.35 Africa

May 7, 2021

Mona Eltahawy & Otosirieze Obi-Young to Talk Black Activism at Africa Soft Power Series 2021

Their session, “Collective Threads: Digital Connectivity, Creative Power & Global Black Activism,” includes Sena Voncujovi, co-founder of Jaspora, and moderator Zoe Ramushu.

Ernest Ogunyemi

April 14, 2021

Pluto Press Launches Walter Rodney Prize for African & Caribbean Non-Fiction

The £4,000 initiative, for women and non-binary debut authors influenced by Walter Rodney, comes with publication.

Paula Willie-Okafor

April 11, 2021

Submit to Africa Risen, a Speculative Fiction Anthology, Co-edited by Sheree Renée Thomas

Africa Risen

April 7, 2021

Boston Review & The Against Nature Journal to Host Panel on Binyavanga Wainaina’s Fiction

Inspired by the rediscovery of his first published short story in 1996, the publications begin a critical revival of the titanic writer’s fiction.

Emmanuel Esomnofu

March 31, 2021

Eight Poets Up for 2021 Brunel Prize

“Many of these poets are young, in their 20s, and their voices are fresh, articulate, compelling,” the judges say.

Paula Willie-Okafor

March 24, 2021

On World Poetry Day, Readings from Wreaths for a Wayfarer

Over 40 poets in Africa, North America, and Europe participated in the virtual launch of the anthology, edited by Nduka Otiono and Uche Peter Umezurike and dedicated to the late Pius Adesanmi.

Open Country Mag

March 16, 2021

Groundbreaking Nebula Awards Shortlists Include 3 Africans

Ernest Ogunyemi

February 4, 2021

3-Way International Rights Deal for The Pan-African Pantheon, a Book of Biographical Essays

Edited by Adekeye Adebajo, it covers 36 major Pan-African figures including Frantz Fanon, Steve Biko, Maya Angelou, Buchi Emecheta, Miriam Makeba, Wole Soyinka, Bob Marley, and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Jacana Media

February 4, 2021

Submit to Vol. 4 of 20.35 Africa Poetry, Guest-edited by Nadra Mabrouk & K. Eltinae

The anthology is open to African poets between the ages of 20, or who would be 20 by the time of publication, and 35.

Paula Willie-Okafor

February 1, 2021

The Writer. The Writing. In Tweets.

This Twitter trend has hot writers showing off.

Ernest Ogunyemi

January 23, 2021

Lolwe Calls for Submissions to Issue 3

. . . to be guest-edited by Elfreda Tetteh, Akhim Alexis, and Stephanie Wanga.

Uzoma Ihejirika

January 18, 2021

4 Poetry Prizes That Are Currently Open

Do you have a packet of ready poems you want to send out? We have collected four poetry contests that are currently open and that you can submit to.

Ernest Ogunyemi

January 11, 2021

Nadra Mabrouk & K. Eltinaé to Guest-Edit 20.35 Africa Poetry’s Vol. 4

By publishing poets both at the center and in the margins of the scene, 20.35 Africa has become a major resource institution for African poets.

Uzoma Ihejirika

January 11, 2021

Get Published in Of This Our Country, with Chimamanda Adichie & Chigozie Obioma

The anthology comes with an essay contest, a chance to be featured alongside Sefi Atta, Helon Habila, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Abi Daré, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, and Inua Ellams.