AKO Caine Prize for African Writing



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The AKO Caine Prize Award for African Writing is an annual literary award for a published short story by an African writer. In addition to the £10,000 prize, we invite five shortlisted writers to London for a series of events including public readings, interviews with media institutions, private event with agents, and an invitation to the 2023 award ceremony where the winner will be announced.

The shortlisted stories will also be published in the AKO Caine Prize anthology.


Submission Info

Prize Info

  • First Prize: £10,000

  • Additional Information: Four shortlisted writers receive a cash prize of £500 each

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