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05/01/2026

Submissions for the 2026 Afritondo Short Story Prize are now officially CLOSED. ✨

This year’s theme, “transition”, brought in more than 760 stories from writers in over 40 countries around the world.

From Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana and Tanzania, to the UK, US, Canada and many more, writers have trusted Afritondo with bold, boundary‑pushing fiction.

We also received stories from places like Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Seychelles and South Sudan—voices that remind us just how far Black and African storytelling reaches.

Our deepest thanks to every writer who submitted.

Next up: our judges begin reading and deliberating as we move towards the longlist, shortlist and winner announcement.

Stay tuned 💛

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05/01/2026

Submissions for the 2026 Afritondo Short Story Prize are now officially CLOSED. ✨

This year’s theme, “transition”, brought in more than 760 stories from writers in over 40 countries around the world.

From Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana and Tanzania, to the UK, US, Canada and many more, writers have trusted Afritondo with bold, boundary‑pushing fiction.

We also received stories from places like Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Seychelles and South Sudan—voices that remind us just how far Black and African storytelling reaches.

Our deepest thanks to every writer who submitted.

Next up: our judges begin reading and deliberating as we move towards the longlist, shortlist and winner announcement. Stay tuned. 💛

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29/12/2025

orders are available NOW for our latest Short Story Prize anthology!🍾

As you know, every year we release the longlisted stories from the Short Story Prize Competition in an anthology. But did you know that the funds raised from the sale of the books supports these amazing writers to keep creating stories that move us, and this year is no different. So pre-order and support Afritondo and its writers today.

🚨Available to pre-order at afritondo.com and Amazon

Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yjdf9v26

15/12/2025

Writers, this is your gentle nudge ✨

The Afritondo Short Story Prize 2026 closes on 24 December: just enough time to give your story a final polish, or share it with that trusted friend who never holds back.

Take a breath, make those last edits, and send your story out into the world. We can’t wait to read it. ❤️

Submit here: https://www.afritondo.com/call2026

15/11/2025

Submissions are underway for the 2026 Afritondo Short Story Prize.A global celebration of Black and African voices in literature, now in its 6th year.

Theme: “Transition.” Stories of change, becoming, rupture, renewal. If your story moves, it belongs here.

What to submit:

* One unpublished short story
* 3,000–5,000 words
* In English

Entry: Free

Deadline: 23 December 2025

Prizes:

* $1,000 to the winner
* $100 each to four finalists
* Longlisted stories considered for the Afritondo anthology

Judges: Pete Kalu, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu , Fayssal Bensalah

Enter now: afritondo.com/call2026

15/11/2025

Submissions are underway for the 2026 Afritondo Short Story Prize.

A global celebration of Black and African voices in literature, now in its 6th year.

Theme: “Transition.” Stories of change, becoming, rupture, renewal. If your story moves, it belongs here.

What to submit:

* One unpublished short story

* 3,000–5,000 words

* In English

* Entry: Free

Deadline: 23 December 2025.

Prizes:

* $1,000 to the winner

* $100 each to four finalists

* Longlisted stories considered for the Afritondo anthology

Judges: Pete Kalu, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, Fayssal Bensalah.

Enter now: afritondo.com/call2026

30/10/2025

Tomorrow's Halloween! If you're feeling the spooky spirit, pick up a copy of Jarred Thompson's The Institute for Creative Dying.⚰️

The Institute for Creative Dying is a vivid and visceral imaginative exploration of mortality and the interconnectedness of all forms of beings. Perfect for this season.🎃

Click the link in our bio to grab a copy today! 🦇

24/10/2025

✨We are so excited for our first time (hopefully not the last) at the Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair, which is happening tomorrow!✨ This free special event is hosted by .

We’ll have some special event pieces and some of our books available to buy, so if you’re in the area, we would love to see you.

For anyone who cannot attend, our latest books are available to buy on our website, Afritondo.com 📚

04/10/2025

Every year, Afritondo publishes the longlist of the Afritondo Short Story Prize in an anthology, and this year is no exception.

We are proud to reveal the cover of our latest anthology: This Is How To Stay Alive, named after the powerful story by Ghanaian writer, Baaba Tekyi-Mensah. This title perfectly captures the spirit of this year’s collection, in which writers explore the theme of "mask"—uncovering the faces we wear and the hidden truths beneath.

The anthology features 15 stories written by talented writers from 9 different countries, each reflecting on the theme of the mask. Together, these stories illuminate survival, transformation, and the art of staying alive, both seen and unseen.

Watch this space for release dates, author spotlights, and details on how to get your copy.

01/10/2025

🌍✨ Calling all Black and African writers!

The Afritondo Short Story Prize 2026 is now open, and this year we celebrate the theme: transition.

Visit afritondo.com/call2026 for more on the theme.

Whether you’re emerging or established, if your roots trace back to Africa or Black heritage, this is your platform. Submit an original short story (3,000–5,000 words, in English) before December 24.

📝👇Prizes:Winner: $1,000

4 Finalists: $100 each

Longlist: Publication in Afritondo’s global anthology🚀

We can't wait to read your stories. Follow links in bio for submission page and call page.

19/07/2025

Unwind this weekend with the latest stories, poems, and essays on Afritondo.

In "A Thousand Ways to Leave a City," Tomilola explores the hold a city can have on its inhabitants who want to escape it.

Oluwanifemi's "I Want to Give Up" is a personal reflection on the silent battles that shape resilience and determination.

In "Colors," Candace paints the picture of the America she hopes to see.

Take this moment to slow down and discover new favourites from African and diaspora writers. And remember to share your thoughts or your top pick in the comments. Your voice completes our literary conversation!

09/05/2025

Congratulations to Gift Nyoni, the winner of the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 🎊 👏

A big thank you to everyone who played a part in the success of this year's edition of the prize.

An anthology of the longlisted stories will be published in the coming months.

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