2023 Caine Prize Shortlist

Finalists for the 2023 Caine Prize for African Writing, including several works of genre interest, have been announced:

  • “A Soul of Small Places”, Mame Bougouma Diene and Woppa Diallo (Africa Risen)
  • “This Tangible Thing”, Yejide Kilanko (Relations)
  • “Weaving”, Yvonne Kusiima (Isele 3/15/22)
  • “Daughters, By Our Hands”, Ekemini Pius (Isele 4/30/22)
  • “Peeling Time (Deluxe Edition)”, Tlotlo Tsamaase (Africa Risen)

The winner will be selected by a panel of judges and announced at an awards dinner to be held October 2, 2023 in London UK. The winner will receive a £10,000 prize.

For more information, see the Caine Prize website.





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