The Caine Prize for African Writing, one of the continent’s most prestigious literary awards, has announced its 2024 shortlist, showcasing a diverse array of talented authors from across Africa. This year’s shortlist, comprising three Nigerian writers, comes with a significant…
Mame Bougouma Diene and Woppa Diallo win Caine Prize for African Writing
Mame Bougouma Diene and Woppa Diallo, hailing from Senegal, have been declared the winners of the 24th Caine Prize for African Writing. Their outstanding collaborative work, “A Soul of Small Places,” captured the hearts of both judges and literary enthusiasts,…
Breaking all rules from Lagos to Ghana-Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I have never ever obeyed any rule or law for that matter. In a word, I am the exception to every rule. The invitation from Nick Elam, administrator of the Caine Prize for African Writing, was quite straightforward: “This is…