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In conversation with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu on his writing

Interview, Video, PodcastEditorApril 6, 2023Afritondo, Afritondo Short Story Prize, Afritondo ShortlistComment

Alex Kadiri: You don't need anybody's validation or permission. If you really want it, go for it.

A conversation with Alex Kadiri, 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist

Video, Podcast, InterviewEditorApril 6, 2023Afritondo, Afritondo Short Story Prize, Afritondo Shortlist, AfricaComment

"If you have something to say, then say it and find a way to get your voice heard" – In conversation with Ayo Awoyungbo, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

In this interview, Ayo Awoyungbo talks about writing, his writing process and getting shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize

Video, PodcastEditorApril 3, 2023Africa, Writing, Afritondo, Afritondo Short Story Prize

"The titles of my stories come first"– In conversation with Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Enit’Ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize, talks about writing his story story, The Anatomy Of Flying Things

Video, Podcast, InterviewEditorMarch 25, 2023Africa, Afritondo, Afritondo Shortlist, Afritondo Short Story PrizeComment

I think stories are important, and I like that I have a voice - Raheem Omeiza

Video, EssayEditorApril 8, 2022Afritondo Short Story Prize, Interview, Writing

"One thing I have learnt about trying to write fiction is to live with rejection" - Lynsey Ebony Chutel

Writing in South Africa, it sometimes feels impossible to escape race

VideoEditorApril 8, 2022Afritondo Short Story Prize, AfricaComment

"I think of the story for a while, and I sit down and write it all at once"

Howard Meh-Buh Maximus on getting shortlisted for the 2022 Afritondo Short Story Prize and his writing career

Video, EssayEditorApril 6, 2022Howard Meh-Buh Maximus, Afritondo Short Story Prize, AfricaComment

You can tell amazing speculative stories while staying true to the world you live in - Somto Ihezue

Somto speaks about his writing and his shortlisted speculative fiction, A Girl is Blood, Spirit, & Fire, in this interview with Muna.

Video, MultimediaEditorApril 4, 2022Somto Ihezue, Afritondo Short Story Prize, AfricaComment

On writing: "There are no rules" — Sabah Carrim

There are no rules, only conventions about what is good writing

Video, EssayEditorApril 2, 2022Afritondo Short Story Prize, InterviewComment

Video: The 2022 Shortlist advice to new and aspiring writers

Our stories are worthy of being told

Multimedia, Video, EssayEditorMarch 30, 2022Video, Afritondo Short Story Prize, How to be a good writer, AfricaComment

If you have a story, just keep trying to tell it - Faraaz Mahomed

Advice to young writers: Don’t give up. It is not an easy pursuit.

Video, PodcastEditorMarch 24, 2021Faraaz Mahomed, Afritondo Short Story Prize, IdentityComment

Video: I'd like to encourage as many people to explore the narratives coming out of Africa - Rémy Ngamije

I try to create an internal literary festival with my writing - Rémy Ngamije

Podcast, VideoEditorMarch 22, 2021Rémy Ngamije, Afritondo Short Story PrizeComment

Video: Writing is hard, but it is worth it

In this interview, Justin Clement talks about writing, his writing process, and Human Cities.

Video, PodcastEditorMarch 19, 2021Justin Clement, Afritondo Short Story Prize Comment

Video: There is an abundance of writing talents in Africa but little exposure - Joshua Chizoma

We need to create residency programs in Africa that provide opportunities to young writers - Joshua Chizoma

Video, PodcastEditorMarch 17, 2021Joshua Chizoma, Afritondo Short Story Prize Comment

Video: I am new to this writing game, but for me, it is really a nice way of exploring - Desta Haile

Desta Haile on writing Ethio-Cubano and her writing journey.

Interview, Video, PodcastEditorMarch 14, 2021Desta HaileComment

Jarred Thompson on winning the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2020

Afritondo Short Story Prize 2020: Interview with Jarred Thompson

Interview, VideoAllwell UwazuruikeSeptember 24, 2020Jarred Thompson, Afritondo Short Story PrizeComment

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