Literary Prizes

African literature has a rich and diverse history, with writers from the continent producing works that have received recognition and accolades globally. To celebrate the contributions of African writers, we founded the following literary prizes.

The Pengician Poetry Chapbook Prize

The Pengician Poetry Chapbook Prize is an annual contest designed to give aspiring poets the opportunity to self-publish their first chapbook at no cost.

The Adaeze Prize for Novella

The Adaeze Prize for Novella is an annual contest designed to give aspiring fiction writers the opportunity to self-publish their first chapbook at no cost.

Afloetry Prize For Spoken Word

The Afloetry Prize for Spoken Word is an annual contest designed to give aspiring spoken word poets the opportunity to release their first EP at no cost.