- Prize Amount – Kshs 50,000
- Deadline – November 15, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The African Griot Review is proud to announce the return of the Kshs 50,000 Alexander Nderitu World Literature Prize to honour original, one-act stage plays from anywhere in the world.
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They’re looking for a play that is about 15 minutes long. A minute of dialogue is roughly one page of script. The playwright’s name must not appear anywhere on the submitted document. One may submit up to three different plays. Each play must have only one writer, no collaborators. Plagiarism and assistance from Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools are grounds for instant disqualification. While not essential, the Standard Stage Play format is recommended.
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A single winner will be selected by the prize founder, Kenyan-born writer and critic Alexander Nderitu. The longlist will be announced in December 2025, followed by the shortlist in February 2026. The final winner will be unveiled at a literary event in April 2026.
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Benefits
- The winning playwright will receive a cash prize of Kshs 50,000, a one-year online promotion campaign, and a feature on the cover of The African Griot Review magazine. In addition, the winning play will be published in The African Griot Review, offering the playwright wider recognition and visibility.
Eligibility:
- The contest is open to writers anywhere in the world, aged over 18.
- All entries must be in English. Translations and adaptations are not eligible.
- The entry must not be optioned, commissioned, performed or been previously published anywhere, including online.
- Simultaneous submissions are fine but please inform them if your work is published or staged elsewhere during the judging process.
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