The Élékéré Short Story Prize

News, interviews and announcements from the inaugural prize, on the theme of Inheritance. The winner will be announced on 2 November 2026.

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Short Story Prize · Featured

Announcing the 2026 Élékéré Short Story Prize Shortlist

28 September 2026Short Story Prize

Meet Ezimadu Ugorji Timothy

23 October 2026Short Story Prize

Meet Gabriel Divinefavour Onyekachi Oyiza

22 October 2026Short Story Prize

Meet Haliru Ali Musa

21 October 2026Short Story Prize

Meet Shirley Strickland

20 October 2026Short Story Prize

Meet Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki

19 October 2026Short Story Prize

Meet Black Edward

15 October 2026Short Story Prize

Getting to Know Olúwatúnmiṣe Ọ̀tọ̀lórìn Akìgbógun

14 October 2026