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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.

09/05/2025

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

On "Heat", the judges said: Propulsive and compulsively readable, "Heat" is a story about movement and its attendant physical, emotional, and spiritual risks; adaptation and its concomitant losses; and concealment at the expense of expressing the human spirit in all of its fragile and delicate ways. Part migration survival manual, part narrative about family and loss—all story. 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 and all the 2025 shortlisted writers.

05/05/2025

📚 Only 3 Days Left!

Join us for two unforgettable Afritondo events:

✨ Barefaced: An Evening with Our Short Story Shortlist

🏆 The Prizegiving Ceremony

Don’t miss your chance to hear from some of the best Black writers, connect with fellow story lovers, and celebrate the future of literature!

📅 Thursday, 8 May and Friday, 9 May
18.00 (BST)

Set your reminder, RSVP now at afritondo.com/events (link in bio), and tag a friend who should be there!

27/04/2025

You are warmly invited to join us for Barefaced: The Stories We Hide, The Stories We Tell - an evening with the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist.

[Register for free at afritondo.com/events (link in bio)]

Every year, the Afritondo Short Story Prize celebrates bold new voices in African and Black diaspora literature. 🌍✍🏾 Open to writers from around the world, our prize invites stories that respond to powerful themes—this year, “masks”—and showcases the incredible talent and diversity within our community.

We’re proud to host events like this each year, bringing our shortlist together to share their journeys, inspirations, and the stories behind their stories. Join us for Barefaced: The Stories We Hide, The Stories We Tell-an evening of discovery, conversation, and connection with the 2025 shortlist.

🗓️ Thursday, 8 May 2025
🕕 6 PM (BST) | Online (Zoom)

Register via the link in our bio.

14/04/2025

📢 The shortlist for the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2025 will be announced on Friday, April 18, 2025. Watch this space.

03/04/2025

From diverse voices, captivating stories emerge. Immerse yourself in the worlds of the writers longlisted for the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize.

29/03/2025

📚✨ We are at the Manchester Book Fair! ✨📚

We’re so excited to be here, surrounded by incredible books, amazing authors, and passionate readers! 🎉

Come visit our stand and discover powerful stories from Africa and beyond—perfect for anyone who loves diverse and thought-provoking literature. 🌍❤️

📍 Where: Manchester Central Library

Stop by, say hello, and let’s talk books! Don’t forget to snap a pic with your favorite find and tag us—we’d love to see your highlights! 📸

See you soon! 👋

28/03/2025

The Longlist is Out! 🎉

We are beyond excited to share the longlist for the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize! 📚✨

Congratulations to all the talented writers whose stories have made it this far. Your creativity and storytelling continue to inspire us. 🌍

And to those who submitted but didn't make the longlist, thank you for trusting us with your work. Your stories matter, and we appreciate the time and effort you put into crafting them. Keep writing and pushing boundaries! 💫

Swipe through to see the names of the incredible authors on this year’s longlist! Let’s celebrate their achievements together. 🎊

24/03/2025

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. It's a moment to cherish African storytelling at its finest. 🌍

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

26/12/2024

We'd love to thank all those who submitted stories for the 2025 Afritondo Short Story Prize.

Submissions are now closed and we look forward to reading your entries.

The longlist will be announced on March 28, 2025.

We hope you enjoy the rest of the festive season 🎄💥

17/12/2024

Hello writers in the house💥💥

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

To inspire you as you dot the i's and cross the t's, check out this fantastic Spotify playlist curated by 🎶🎧: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EXjjjft0jb1SQL2DTVKKP?si=8a2171ae7e3b4e01

It features tracks that accompany her short story, The Headhunter, which was longlisted for the 2023 Prize.

You can read The Headhunter on our website: https://www.afritondo.com/afritondo/the-headhunter-desta-haile

Deadline for submission is 23 December 2024.

11/12/2024

In "My Crown," reflects on her hair journey against the backdrop of the historical and political circumstances surrounding Black hair.

'One Sunday church service, I wore my natural hair in its afro state. An older lady reached out to touch my hair and remarked, “Oh, I thought this wasn’t your natural hair. It looks like a bad wig,”' she writes.

Mayowa's essay weaves together her childhood experiences, from her afro to the "big chop" and ultimately to rediscovered "hair love". It's a powerful exploration of identity and self-acceptance.

You can read more on our website, afritondo.com (link in bio).

Do you have stories to share around your hair journey?Share them below! 💖✨

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