shortlist

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2022 Afritondo Short Story Prize. The judges enjoyed and commended the range and competitiveness of the longlist. The shortlist is as follows:

1.      A girl is blood, spirit & Fire – Somto Ihezue

2.      Dadima’s key ring – Sabah Carrim

3.      Grotto – Howard Meh-Buh Maximus

4.      Rain Dance – Lynsey Ebony Chutel

5.      Walls Don’t Remember, Humans Do – Raheem Omeiza

A winner will be announced in an upcoming award ceremony—details to be announced soon. We thank the judges for their brilliant work and congratulations to all the writers.

An anthology of the longlist is expected in the summer.

More information to follow. Stay tuned!