The African Griot Review has announced the return of the Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature, inviting writers worldwide to submit original one-act stage plays for its 2025 edition.
Founded and judged by Kenyan-born writer and critic Alexander Nderitu, the prize will award a single winner Kshs 50,000, a one-year online promotion campaign by Websoft Interactive, and a cover feature in The African Griot Review magazine.
Eligibility & Rules:
- Open to writers worldwide aged 18+
- There is no entry fee
- English only (translations and adaptations not accepted)
- Must be original, unpublished and unperformed one-act stage plays (10–15 minutes; approx. 10–15 pages). Standard stage play format is encouraged but not mandatory.
- Up to three plays (solo authors only; no collaborations)
- Do not include your name in the script file
- Plagiarism and AI-generated works will result in instant disqualification
Submission Guidelines:
- Submit entries as Adobe PDF to: submissions@theafricangriot.com
- Subject line: 2025 Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature Submission
- Email body must include:
- Title of play
- Full name
- Nationality
- Age
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Brief bio (max 300 words)
- Attach your play as a PDF (without identifiers)
A longlist will be announced in December 2025, followed by a shortlist in February 2026. The winner will be revealed at a special literary event in April 2026.
Writers seeking further information can contact admin@theafricangriot.com.
Submissions close November 15, 2025.
Bakare Oluwatobiloba
I write to educate, motivate and define history with literature. Just being me!
