African writers, your next breakthrough opportunity is here! Two prestigious calls for submissions are currently open, offering you the chance to share your voice with global audiences and join communities celebrating African literary excellence.
1. Afritondo Short Story Prize: Exploring "Transition"
The Afritondo Short Story Prize, which honors Black and African writers, has opened its call for entries with a compelling theme: transition.
Organizers invite you to explore profound questions: "What happens when a place, a system, a people are in the process of becoming, or become something else? How much change is too much? When does transitioning become unbearable, unpardonable? And how do people respond to it? What do people learn from it?"
- Deadline: December 23, 2025
- More information: afritondo.com/call2026
2. Aroko Folklore Anthology: Reimagining African Stories
Aroko, a multidisciplinary community of creative practitioners, is curating an anthology that breathes new life into African folklore.
They are seeking fiction and poetry that draws from folktales, myths, fables, legends, and folkloric figures, whether reimagined, adapted, or wholly invented. This is your opportunity to honor ancestral stories while bringing fresh perspectives from Africa and the African Diaspora.
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
- More information: arokoworld.com
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Don't let uncertainty hold you back from these December deadlines.
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