Africa: The Caine Prize for African Writing Releases 2018 Shortlist

The Caine Prize for African Writing has released the 2018 shortlist. The prize awards the best short story by an African writer in the English language. The shortlist showcases a diversity of themes and a wealth of literary talent. Congratulations to Nonyelum Ekwempu, Stacy Hardy, Olufunke Ogundimu, Makena Onjerika and Wole Talabi on being shortlisted.

The Caine Prize for African Writing is the richest short story prize on the continent. Established in 2000, the prize awards the best short story by an African writer in the English language. The 2018 shortlist has three Nigerians on it. For a long time, Nigerians have dominated the shortlist and won the prize.

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