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We’re thrilled to announce the shortlist for this year’s Hope Prize. Thank you to every writer who entrusted us with their work and shared their stories with the Ubwali community.

Join us in congratulating our shortlisted writers.

[Marvellous M Igwe @mesomaccius]

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Read Bwalya's shortlisted poem, "Mwaiseni KTK" here - https://t.co/fsoNUXxVGE

[Journal of African Youth Literature @JAY_Literature]

Quick 7 Questions with 2026 Ubwali (@UbwaliLitMag) Hope Prize Shortlistee, Bwalya S. Kondwani

https://t.co/Lg1rB2XjFo

[Marvellous M Igwe @mesomaccius]

Good morning folks. I'm pleased to announce that I have two poems up on the latest issue of @UbwaliLitMag. Do have a read. Thank you. ❤️

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😍So proud to see zed writers shinning!!!

[Writing Africa @writingafrica_]

Ubwali Hope Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced
#LiteraryAward #LitMag #Fiction #Poetry @UbwaliLitMag
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📢 FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

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[Journal of African Youth Literature @JAY_Literature]

May 2026’s #JayLitSpotlightSeries centres on 2025 JAY Lit Prize for Non-Fiction winner, Naomi Nduta Waweru (@_ndutawaweru).

Watch out for this interesting feature on Sunday, May 31. We can’t wait to share Naomi’s story!

[Journal of African Youth Literature @JAY_Literature]

@UbwaliLitMag’s 6th issue 😍

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Poetry Sango-Ota announced Nigerian creative, poet, art enthusiast, and overwhelmed medical student, Aishat Yahkub as the winner of the 2025 Kukogho Iruesiri Samson Poetry Prize for her poem “What Holds the Needy Road on the Way Home”

https://t.co/PsquwKa6xE

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Today's Feature:

"The Torn Veil" by Natasha Nsemiwe from @UbwaliLitMag, February 2026 / issue 2

Read here:
https://t.co/mdXiChCVcT

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Our Natasha💕

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Today's Feature:

"The Torn Veil" by Natasha Nsemiwe from @UbwaliLitMag, February 2026 / issue 2

Read here:
https://t.co/mdXiChCVcT

[Makena Onjerika @Onjerika]

I have a story in this issue and it's about disappearance and state torture in Kenya.

[Ufuoma Bakporhe @ufuomabakporhe]

@UbwaliLitMag has a really great editing process and I truly enjoyed the experience. Thank you for considering this story, for loving it and giving it a home.

[Ubwali Literary Magazine @UbwaliLitMag]

@1stLoicYouKnow We have three of your beauties in our issue🤭

[Osahon Oka @onyemazua7735]

@UbwaliLitMag @FrankNjugi Congratulations to every beautiful verse, story and art that has stepped onto the page to bless us. 👏🏿

[Osahon Oka @onyemazua7735]

I have three poems featured in issue 6 of Ubwali Literary Magazine. The writing of these poems are a blur as I was caught in the throes of Nigeria. I am yet to find words for the Laments of 2025 for a fruit has ripened from that year. I hope you find grace within this cup. Salud!

[Makena Onjerika @Onjerika]

Got published @UbwaliLitMag. Read my story here: https://t.co/klYwhhfibG

[Àjàyí Adédoyin @AjayiAdedoyin14]

I'm really pleased to have a piece published in this issue. 😊

Take a peek at my short story here:
https://t.co/7Cp6saK4wQ

Thank you, @UbwaliLitMag for your efforts, and giving it a home.❤️

[Wasabi Barbie✨ @poetic_siren]

Glad to have two poems featured in this issue!
Take a read, won’t you?: https://t.co/DEdT7eydxx