The 2024 Quramo Writers Prize longlist has been revealed, showcasing literary talent from across Africa. The longlisted authors are:
- Adeseri Emmanuella
- Adikaibe Caleb Chidera
- Amaka Azie
- Arthur Gabriel Yak
- Bisola Akintomide
- Chidi Nwapa
- Chukwuma Jonathan Joananthan
- Deryus Kwabena Partey
- Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema
- Ifeanyi Kalu
- Immaculate Halla
- Joseph Olamide Babalola
- Kabir Sabe Jibia
- Lawal Ayuba Adewale
- Martin Chukwumah
- Ornguze Nashima Nathaniel
- Oyeleye Esther Eniola
- Sandra Uche Delumozie
- Selome Abiodun Medemaku
- Vandefan Aondongu Fidelis
Established in 2017 by Quramo Publishers, the prize aims to provide a platform for emerging writers to showcase their manuscripts to the global literary community and contribute to the canon of African literature. It recognizes the efforts of unpublished writers who are dedicated to honing their craft and preserving Africa’s unique stories.
Past winners include Samuel Monye (2017), Michael Emmanuel (2018), Vivian Onyekachi Ibe (2019), Kadiri Alex (2020), Akinnimi Akintomiwa Oluwaseun (2021), JAY Lit Managing Editor Ibrahim Babátúndé Ibrahim (2022), and Chiziterem Chijioke (2023).
Congratulations to all longlisted authors!
Bakare Oluwatobiloba
I write to educate, motivate and define history with literature. Just being me!
