Davids scoops Caine Prize for African Writing ahead of 320 entries for her work Bridling
Although it still faces obstacles, readers, writers and publishers alike are enjoying the concise writing style
Namwali Serpell, the winner of this year’s Caine Prize for African writing, is subverting literary competitiveness by sharing the cash with her peers.
But 16 years on the leading prize for African writing is still based in London. Is it time for change?
Prizewinning short-story writer Nick Mulgrew questions fellow success story Efemia Chela about her work and the future of local writing.
Writer Tope Folarin has won the 2013 Caine Prize, described as Africa’s leading literary award, for his short story entitled "Miracle".
Nigeria’s Rotimi Babatunde has won the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing for 2012.
Zimbabwe’s NoViolet Bulawayo, who won the 2011 Caine Prize for African Writing, talks about readers, writers and writing.
Zimbabwe’s NoViolet Bulawayo has won the 2011 Caine Prize for African Writing, described as Africa’s leading literary award.
Five finalists for the 2011 Caine Prize for African Writing, which recognises achievments in the short story genre, have been announced.
Henrietta Rose-Innes, winner of the 2008 Caine Prize for African Writing for her short story Poison, talks about bringing home the ‘African Booker’.