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[Confidence @cuwazuruike]

Thanks to my amazing supervisors @einarthorsen and @Chindu, who made my journey worthwhile and easy. #BUproud

[Einar Thorsen @einarthorsen]

#BUGraduation @cuwazuruike receiving his PhD - Congratulations!

[Afritondo @afritondo]

Gentle nudge, writers

The Afritondo Short Story Prize 2026 closes 24 December. Time to polish that draft or get your critical friend's honest take.

We can't wait to read your stories! Submit at https://t.co/LdVbaL9Yif

#AfritondoPrize #AfricanWriting

[Afritondo @afritondo]

COVER REVEAL

We are excited to reveal the cover of our 2025 anthology, "This is How to Stay Alive".

The anthology comprises the 15 stories that made up the longlist of the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize.

Watch this space for release info and author highlights!

[Afritondo @afritondo]

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Afritondo Short Story Prize is now open for submission.

This year's theme is "Transition" and the deadline is December 24, 2025.

Visit https://t.co/LdVbaL9qsH for more on the theme and submission guidelines.

[Gift Nyoni @literary_womble]

This prize is so incredibly important to me! My first submission to an African competition. To be read, judged & selected by other African writers. To win at my first proper attempt at writing short fiction. Representing the country of my birth. My heart is full!!

[Afritondo @afritondo]

The winner of the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize is Gift Nyoni for his short story, "Heat".

The judges said: 'This is writing that achieves what good stories do: it makes you want to share it with someone and tell them, "Here, you must read this!"'

Congratulations Gift🎉

[Afritondo @afritondo]

We’d love for you to be part of a special evening with the remarkable writers on our 2025 shortlist.

Join us for Barefaced: The Stories We Hide, The Stories We Tell. An evening with the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist!

Register here:
https://t.co/0T6QEBUsZz

[Afritondo @afritondo]

Excited to announce the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist. Congratulations to the five distinguished writers and thank you to our amazing judges!

Click the link for more:
https://t.co/fvQCWt4bwS

[Confidence @cuwazuruike]

@JoshuaLubwama1 @cwfcreatives Congratulations Joshua!

[Afritondo @afritondo]

🎉 The 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize Longlist is Here! 📚✨

Congratulations to the incredible writers who made the list! And to everyone who submitted, thank you for sharing your stories—your voices matter. 💫

See the longlist & their profiles here: https://t.co/07QdLuJ3j0

[Afritondo @afritondo]

The Wait is Almost Over!

This Friday, we unveil the longlist for the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize! 📚🎉

Join us as we celebrate the talented writers who have made it to the next round.

Stay tuned for the announcement and follow us for more updates!

[Afritondo @afritondo]

Just one week left to submit entries for the 2025 Afritondo Prize.

To spark those last minute creative juices, check out this fantastic playlist by the amazing Desta Haile.

Playlist: https://t.co/b1kstf1cHa
Story: https://t.co/zh3epL3lSy

[BRITTLE PAPER @brittlepaper]

Calling all writers! 📣

The 2025 @afritondo Short Story Prize is seeking submissions on the theme of "masks—" whether spiritual, psychological, or social, broad interpretations are welcome! Winners will receive a cash prize and opportunity for publication
https://t.co/0AkjwUwiFN

[Afritondo @afritondo]

It's one month until the deadline for the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize💃💃

For inspiration, we invite you to read @chizoma_emeka's "Collector of Memories", shortlisted for the 2021 Afritondo Prize and the 2022 @CainePrize.

Link: https://t.co/jdlPohJlQt

[Commonwealth Foundation Creatives @cwfcreatives]

📣 Calling Black and African writers worldwide!

The Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 is open for submissions!

This year’s theme is “masks”. Stories must be written in English and between 3,000 to 5,000 words.
Deadline: 23 December

Learn more: https://t.co/C4gxnaiguI🔗

[Confidence @cuwazuruike]

@PgrResearcher ❤️🫂

[Afritondo @afritondo]

It was a delight meeting so many of you at the Black British Book Festival last Saturday. Can't wait for the next one!

Also, our latest anthology, Travelling Men Don't Die, is out now. Details on how to get a copy to follow. Thank you for all your continued support🙏

[JJ @JarredJThompson]

Grab a copy of @sundaytimes_za today. I talk about the genesis of my debut novel, The Insittute for Creative Dying, and there's a short extract from the book too.

Also so stoked to be featured alongside queer icon Caster Semenya.🌈

[Afritondo @afritondo]

Calling all Black and African writers! 🎉

The Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 is now open for submissions!

This year’s theme is "Masks".

Judges: @remythequill, @poetra_asantewa, and @nenrota.

Visit https://t.co/48DAJoLJw1 for more

#AfritondoPrize2025 #ShortStoryPrize

[JJ @JarredJThompson]

The Institute for Creative Dying has been shortlisted for the University of Johannesburg debut Prize!

So grateful to everyone who has worked hard on this novel.

@PanMacmillanSA
@afritondo

UJ Prize shortlist 2023 announced https://t.co/X6xBgNzdAb via @TimesLIVE

[Mustapha Enesi @Eneessi]

Excited to share my essay 'A Caricature of Something Forgotten' published by @afritondo. It chronicles my journey to Lagos and the evolution of my writing career. Grateful to Afritondo editors for giving it a home! 📚

Do read, https://t.co/882Yztr4Li