Tag: Faraaz Mahomed
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South African misses out on Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016
The winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016 was announced and sadly for us rabid Africa watchers it went to another continent. The winner of this years “battle of the continents” was Indian Parashar Kulkarni for his story ‘Cow and Company’. The award was presented by Man Booker Prize Winner and former short story…
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Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016 Africa winner announced
Faraaz Mahomed is the winner of Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016 in the Africa region. The winner of the African region of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize was announced today and the plaudits went to South African native Faraaz Mahomed. Mahomed who beat out six other African entrants from Nigeria and South Africa goes home…