The 2024 Granum Prize has been revealed. Featuring an impressive array of talented writers, two Africans have made the cut:
Kanyinsola Olorunnisola and Tega Oghenechovwen
Meet the writers
KÁNYIN Olorunnisola is a Nigerian writer, editor, and filmmaker. He is the author of two chapbooks and the director of the short film, Chiaroscuro. His writing appears in Al Jazeera, FIYAH, Georgia Review, Harvard’s Transition, and elsewhere. He holds an MFA from the University of Alabama.
Tega Oghenechovwen is a Nigerian writer and poet from Jos. His work has been recognized through notable nominations, including the 2022 Gerald Kraak Prize and the 2022 Brunel International African Poetry Prize. Tega’s poetry has appeared in various literary publications including Joyland, Ruminate Magazine, The Rumpus, Longleads and more showcasing his unique voice and perspective in contemporary African literature.
The Granum Prize, established by the Granum Foundation, is a prestigious annual literary award that recognizes and rewards exceptional unpublished manuscripts with a monetary prize of $5000. The prize aims to discover and promote new talent, bridging cultural gaps and enriching the global literary landscape with diverse voices.
Congratulations Kanyinsola and Tega!
Bongiwe T. Maphosa
Bongiwe Maphosa is a budding author with a passion for storytelling. With her thought-provoking narratives, she takes her readers on a literary adventure. Bongiwe's works on the human condition from a fresh perspective have earned her recognition and publications in the Avbob Poetry Anthology of 2019, The Writer's Club of South Africa 2021, and JAY Lit in 2021. She hopes to cement her place in the literary community.
