The prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing, now accepting submissions for its 2024 edition, celebrates the continent’s literary talent, awarding £10,000 to the winning author.
This year’s submissions, according to a statement by the organisers, opened on March 4th, and they are eager to receive captivating stories by African writers recently published in English.
The Caine Prize is a platform for African writers to gain international recognition. Past winners like NoViolet Bulawayo and Helon Habila have seen their careers flourish after receiving the award.
Intending participants can Head over to the Caine Prize website here for entry guidelines and submit their work before the deadline on March 31st.