Evaristo Prize for African Poetry
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The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry is a literary award by the African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) first given in 2023. It was previously called the Brunel International African Poetry Prize sponsored by Brunel University and Bernardine Evaristo. The APBF took over the award and renamed it in 2023.[1]
Brunel International African Poetry Prize was a literary award aimed at the "development, celebration and promotion of poetry from Africa."[2][3] The prize is sponsored by Brunel University and Bernardine Evaristo. In the past it has been partnered by Commonwealth Writers and the African Poetry Book Fund USA.[2] It came with a £3,000 honorarium.[2] It was aimed at unpublished poets with a manuscript of ten poems.[4] The prize was founded by British-Nigerian writer Bernardine Evaristo in part to help introduce African poets to readers outside of Africa, saying: "It became clear to me that poetry from the continent could also do with a prize to draw attention to it and to encourage a new generation of poets who might one day become an international presence."[5] She managed the prize from 2011 till 2023.
In 2023, it was renamed to the Evaristo Prize for African Poetry, with an annual prize of USD $1,500 awarded.[6]
Brunel International African Poetry Prize
[edit]| Year | Poet | Nationality | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[7][8][9][10] | Warsan Shire | Somalia | Winner |
| Peter Akinlabi | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Viola Allo | Cameroon | Finalist | |
| Lena Bezawurk Gronland | Ethiopia | Finalist | |
| Kayo Chingonyi | Zambia | Finalist | |
| Chielezona Eze | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| 2014[7][11][12][13] | Liyou Libsekal | Ethiopia | Winner |
| Viola Allo | Cameroon | Finalist | |
| Inua Ellams | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Amy Lukau | Angola | Finalist | |
| Nick Makoha | Uganda | Finalist | |
| Vuyelwa Maluleke | South Africa | Finalist | |
| 2015[7] | Safia Elhillo | Sudan | Winners |
| Nick Makoha | Uganda | ||
| Inua Ellams | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Ngwatilo Mayiwoo | Kenya | Finalist | |
| Bernard Matmabo | Zambia | Finalist | |
| Hope Wabuke | Uganda | Finalist | |
| 2016[7][14] | Gbenga Adesina | Nigeria | Winners |
| Chekwubi O. Danladi | Nigeria | ||
| Victoria-Anne Bulley | Ghana | Finalist | |
| Mary-Alice Daniel | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Amy Lukau | Angola | Finalist | |
| Ngwatilo Mawiyoo | Kenya | Finalist | |
| 2017[7][15][16] | Romeo Oriogun | Nigeria | Winner |
| Leila Chatti | Tunisia | Finalist | |
| Kayo Chingonyi | Zambia | Finalist | |
| Saddiq Dzukogi | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Yalie Kamara | Sierra Leone | Finalist | |
| Nick Makoha | Uganda | Finalist | |
| Rasaq Maliq | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Kechi Nomu | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| 2018[7] | Hiwot Adilow | Ethiopia | Winners |
| Theresa Lola | Nigeria | ||
| Momtaza Mehri | Somalia | ||
| Michelle Angwenyi | Kenya | Finalist | |
| Dalia Elhassan | Sudan | Finalist | |
| Nour Kamel | Egypt | Finalist | |
| Saradha Soobrayen | Mauritius | Finalist | |
| Cheswayo Mphanza | Zambia | Finalist | |
| 2019[7] | Nadra Mabrouk | Egypt | Winners |
| Jamila Osman | Somalia | ||
| Afua Ansong | Ghana | Finalist | |
| Mary-Alice Daniel | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Inua Ellams | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| K. Eltinae | Sudan | Finalist | |
| Omotara James | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Selina Nwulu | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Emmanuel Oppong | Ghana | Finalist | |
| Sherry Shenoda | Egypt | Finalist | |
| 2020[7] | Rabha Ashry | Egypt | Winner |
| Akosua Afiriyie-Hwedie | Zambia | Finalist | |
| Inua Ellams | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Amanda Holiday | Sierra Leone | Finalist | |
| Nour Kamel | Egypt | Finalist | |
| Saradha Soobrayen | Mauritius | Finalist | |
| 2021[7] | Othuke Umukoro | Nigeria | Winner |
| Kweku Abimbola | Gambia | Finalist | |
| Arao Ameny | Uganda | Finalist | |
| Isabelle Baafi | South Africa | Finalist | |
| Asmaa Jama | Somalia | Finalist | |
| Tumello Motabola | Lesotho | Finalist | |
| Oluwadare Popoola | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Yomi Sode | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| 2022[7] | Zibusiso Mpofu | Zimbabwe | Winner |
| Conor Cogill | South Africa | Finalist | |
| Asmaa Jama | Somalia | Finalist | |
| Edil Hassan | Somalia | Finalist | |
| Fahad Al-Amoudi | Ethiopia | Finalist | |
| Adedayo Agaru | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Chisom Okafor | Nigeria | Finalist |
Evaristo Prize for African Poetry
[edit]| Year | Poet | Nationality | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023[6][17] | Feranmi Ariyo | Nigeria | Winners |
| Gracia Mwamba | Congo | ||
| Claudia Owusu | Ghana | Finalist | |
| KÁNYIN Olorunnisola | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Abu Bakr Sadiq | Nigeria | Finalist | |
| Sarpong Osei Asamoah | Ghana | Finalist |
References
[edit]- ^ "Evaristo Prize for African Poetry". African Poetry Book Fund. July 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ a b c "Brunel University African Poetry Prize (home page)". Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ ZWELIHLE SUKATI (October 11, 2012). "E33 000 for best African poetry". Times Of Swaziland. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "Bernardine Evaristo Initiates the Brunel University African Poetry Prize". BooksLive. August 8, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ "Bernardine Evaristo announces the Brunel University African Poetry Prize". African Poetry Book Fund. July 14, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Staff, APBF (2023-04-20). "Inaugural Evaristo Prize for African Poetry Short-List Announcement". African Poetry Book Fund. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Winners, Shortlists & Judges". The African Poetry Prize. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Kenyan-Born Somali Poet Warsan Shines At The Brunel University African Poetry Prize". Vibe Weekly. 30 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Carolyn (April 30, 2013). "Warsan Shire Wins Brunel University African Poetry Prize 2013". Books Live. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "Svensk-etiopisk poet och bibliotekarie finalist till Brunel University African Poetry Prize 2013" (in Swedish). Varldslitteratur. April 11, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "Liyou Libsekal Wins the 2014 Brunel University African Poetry". African Poetry Book Fund. May 16, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ Bilen Shifferaw (May 22, 2014). "Ethiopian Poet Wins Prize". Ethio Beauty. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Sunday Reading: Sorry, We Are Busy Growing. A New Poem By Liyou Libsekal". TheNewAfrica. May 18, 2014. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ Nathaniel Bivan (May 14, 2016). "Nigeria: Two Nigerians Clinch 2016 Brunel Poetry Prize". AllAfrica. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ Kemisola Ologbonyo. "Nigerian Poet". Stargist. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ Jayne Augoye (May 2, 2017). "Nigeria's Romeo Oriogun Wins African Poetry Prize". AllAfrica. Archived from the original on May 3, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ "The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry Announces Winners: Feranmi Ariyo and Gracia "Cianga" Mwamba". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
External links
[edit]- Brunel University African Poetry Prize, official website