The results for the African writing prize for flash fiction 2011 have been published. Eight writers had their stories shortlisted for the prize. Here is the list of winners.
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Brother’s Keeper |
Osemhen Akhibi |
Nigeria |
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Making Sense |
Bev Clark |
Zimbabwe |
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Prey |
Jeff Unaegbu |
Nigeria |
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Settling |
Jayne Bauling |
South Africa |
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The Fare |
Saaleha Idrees Bamjee |
South Africa |
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The Place of Doves |
Judy Croome |
South Africa |
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Through My Strange Eyes |
Folakemi Emem-Akpan |
Nigeria |
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Waiting |
Onyinye Ihezukwu |
Nigeria |
However , Jayne Bauling emerged the overall winner with her story, ‘Settling’.
According to the judges, 151 entries were received from sixteen countries in this inaugural edition of the prize. Entries were judged blind, with the final selection of the short-list made by Sarah Ladipo Manyika, the competition judge.
Winning entries will feature in the next edition of the magazine.
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For those weren’t successful, there’s no need to give up. Work harder and gear up for the next competition.