Tag: AKO Caine Prize for African Writing

  • Idza Luhumyo wins AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2022.

    Idza Luhumyo wins AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2022.

    Idza Luhumyo was declared the winner of the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2022 in a ceremony in London, UK on Monday, July 18, 2022. The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is awarded annually to an African writer published in English for a short story since the year 2000. It has recognised some…

  • AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2022 shortlist announced.

    AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2022 shortlist announced.

    The shortlist for the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2022 has been announced today, June 8, 2022. It consists of Joshua Chizoma, Nana-Ama Danquah, Hannah Giorgis, Idza Luhumyo, and Billie McTernan. The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is awarded annually to an African writer published in English for a short story. The prize…

  • Meron Hadero wins AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2021.

    Meron Hadero wins AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2021.

    Meron Hadero was announced the winner of the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2021 for her short story The Street Sweep, in a ceremony on Monday, July 26, 2021. The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is awarded annually for a short story by an African writer published in English. It is named after…

  • AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2021 shortlist announced.

    AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2021 shortlist announced.

    The shortlist for the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2021 has been announced today, June 2, 2021. It features Doreen Baingana, Meron Hadero, Rémy Ngamije, Troy Onyango, and Iryn Tushabe, The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is awarded annually to an African writer published in English for a short story. The prize has…

  • AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2020 shortlist announced.

    AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2020 shortlist announced.

    The shortlist for the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2020 announced today, May 19, 2020, features Erica Sugo Anyadike, Chikodili Emelumadu, Jowhor Ile, Rémy Ngamije, and Irenosen Okojie. The AKO Caine Prize is awarded annually for a short story by an African writer published in English. It is named after the late Sir Michael…

  • COVID-19: AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2020 dinner postponed.

    COVID-19: AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2020 dinner postponed.

    Due to Covid-19 concerns, the AKO Caine Prize dinner which was due to take place on Tuesday, June 23 has been postponed to a later more appropriate date to be announced soon. The AKO Caine Prize has been postponed to a later more appropriate date. Here is the press release communicating this information in full.…

  • The AKO Foundation offers major support to The Caine Prize for African Writing.

    The AKO Foundation offers major support to The Caine Prize for African Writing.

    The Caine Prize for African Writing has today announced a new partnership with the AKO Foundation, a London UK based charity supporting projects which promote the arts, improve education or mitigate climate problems. As part of the agreement, the Prize becomes the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing, and will receive a grant to cover…