Ishola Abdulwasiu Ayodele Wins Iskanchi Book Prize 2026
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Ishola Abdulwasiu Ayodele Wins Iskanchi Book Prize 2026
Ishola Abdulwasiu Ayodele was declared the winner of the Iskanchi Book Prize 2026 on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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September 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Ishola Abdulwasiu Ayodele Wins Iskanchi Book Prize 2026
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Our April featured author, Valarie Chatindo, has been nominated for the prestigious Iskanchi Book Prize, which aims to "[...A]mplify perspectives that take risks with form, play with language, and defy expectations of African storytelling." #booksky #reading #books
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June 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Our April featured author, Valarie Chatindo, has been nominated for the prestigious Iskanchi Book Prize, which aims to "[...A]mplify perspectives that take risks with form, play with language, and defy expectations of African storytelling." #booksky #reading #books
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We know you've been itching to hear the news...
Congratulations to Unathi Slasha, the winner of the Iskanchi Book Prize 2025! ✨📚
His award-winning story, ‘The Hollow Sound Of Lightweight Bodies,’ will be published by Iskanchi Press.
Congratulations to Unathi Slasha, the winner of the Iskanchi Book Prize 2025! ✨📚
His award-winning story, ‘The Hollow Sound Of Lightweight Bodies,’ will be published by Iskanchi Press.
June 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We know you've been itching to hear the news...
Congratulations to Unathi Slasha, the winner of the Iskanchi Book Prize 2025! ✨📚
His award-winning story, ‘The Hollow Sound Of Lightweight Bodies,’ will be published by Iskanchi Press.
Congratulations to Unathi Slasha, the winner of the Iskanchi Book Prize 2025! ✨📚
His award-winning story, ‘The Hollow Sound Of Lightweight Bodies,’ will be published by Iskanchi Press.
Iskanchi Book Prize 2025 closes in less than a week.
This is your final chance to submit your bold, brilliant, unapologetically African manuscript.
#IskanchiBookPrize2025 #AfricanLit #DiasporaVoices #ReadAfrican #BlackAuthors #OwnVoices #IskanchiPress
This is your final chance to submit your bold, brilliant, unapologetically African manuscript.
#IskanchiBookPrize2025 #AfricanLit #DiasporaVoices #ReadAfrican #BlackAuthors #OwnVoices #IskanchiPress
April 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Iskanchi Book Prize 2025 closes in less than a week.
This is your final chance to submit your bold, brilliant, unapologetically African manuscript.
#IskanchiBookPrize2025 #AfricanLit #DiasporaVoices #ReadAfrican #BlackAuthors #OwnVoices #IskanchiPress
This is your final chance to submit your bold, brilliant, unapologetically African manuscript.
#IskanchiBookPrize2025 #AfricanLit #DiasporaVoices #ReadAfrican #BlackAuthors #OwnVoices #IskanchiPress
Whether you're in Nairobi or New Jersey, this prize is for you.
We’re publishing the voices that matter—without filter, without compromise.
Deadline: 21st April, 2025
Submit here: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
We’re publishing the voices that matter—without filter, without compromise.
Deadline: 21st April, 2025
Submit here: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
Iskanchi Book Prize
The Iskanchi Book Prize celebrates excellence in African literature. Submit your masterpiece and join the legacy of outstanding storytellers.
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April 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Whether you're in Nairobi or New Jersey, this prize is for you.
We’re publishing the voices that matter—without filter, without compromise.
Deadline: 21st April, 2025
Submit here: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
We’re publishing the voices that matter—without filter, without compromise.
Deadline: 21st April, 2025
Submit here: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
Here’s to community, creativity, and the unstoppable rise of African literature.
#HappyThanksgiving from all of us at Iskanchi Press! ✨
#HappyThanksgiving from all of us at Iskanchi Press! ✨
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Here’s to community, creativity, and the unstoppable rise of African literature.
#HappyThanksgiving from all of us at Iskanchi Press! ✨
#HappyThanksgiving from all of us at Iskanchi Press! ✨
Call for Submissions: Iskanchi Book Prize - JAY Lit
Call for Submissions: Iskanchi Book Prize - JAY Lit
The Iskanchi Book Prize is now accepting submissions for its 2025 edition, inviting African writers worldwide to submit daring prose and hybrid manuscripts that defy convention and reimagine…
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March 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Call for Submissions: Iskanchi Book Prize - JAY Lit
Register: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
Are you the quiet listener or the first to ask a question at book events?
#AfricanLiterature #BookLaunch #ReadAfrica #Iskanchi
Are you the quiet listener or the first to ask a question at book events?
#AfricanLiterature #BookLaunch #ReadAfrica #Iskanchi
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Iskanchi Press Virtual Book Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Iskanchi Press Virtual Book Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Register: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
Are you the quiet listener or the first to ask a question at book events?
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Are you the quiet listener or the first to ask a question at book events?
#AfricanLiterature #BookLaunch #ReadAfrica #Iskanchi
While others simmer down for the holidays, Iskanchi is just warming up.
It's our delight to call for African folktales submission! 🥳
It's our delight to call for African folktales submission! 🥳
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
While others simmer down for the holidays, Iskanchi is just warming up.
It's our delight to call for African folktales submission! 🥳
It's our delight to call for African folktales submission! 🥳
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The countdown has begun!
Our team is wrapping up the review process for the
Iskanchi Book Prize, and we're almost ready to announce the winners!
Stay tuned--big things are on the way!
You won't want to miss this!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The countdown has begun!
Our team is wrapping up the review process for the
Iskanchi Book Prize, and we're almost ready to announce the winners!
Stay tuned--big things are on the way!
You won't want to miss this!
www.iskanchi.com
May 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The countdown has begun!
Our team is wrapping up the review process for the
Iskanchi Book Prize, and we're almost ready to announce the winners!
Stay tuned--big things are on the way!
You won't want to miss this!
www.iskanchi.com
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The countdown has begun!
Our team is wrapping up the review process for the
Iskanchi Book Prize, and we're almost ready to announce the winners!
Stay tuned--big things are on the way!
You won't want to miss this!
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We wrote a full recap on our blog at: www.iskanchi.com/blog/six-boo...
All 6 books are available at www.iskanchi.com/books
All 6 books are available at www.iskanchi.com/books
Iskanchi Press
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October 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We wrote a full recap on our blog at: www.iskanchi.com/blog/six-boo...
All 6 books are available at www.iskanchi.com/books
All 6 books are available at www.iskanchi.com/books
Coming soon from Iskanchi Press!
The Soot.
The Child From Dindefello Falls.
Lesedi’s Little Light.
Maatla The Magnet.
Preorder today and bring these stories home: www.iskanchi.com/category/all...
#africanbooks #childrensbooks #folktales #IskanchiPress #booklaunch
The Soot.
The Child From Dindefello Falls.
Lesedi’s Little Light.
Maatla The Magnet.
Preorder today and bring these stories home: www.iskanchi.com/category/all...
#africanbooks #childrensbooks #folktales #IskanchiPress #booklaunch
July 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Coming soon from Iskanchi Press!
The Soot.
The Child From Dindefello Falls.
Lesedi’s Little Light.
Maatla The Magnet.
Preorder today and bring these stories home: www.iskanchi.com/category/all...
#africanbooks #childrensbooks #folktales #IskanchiPress #booklaunch
The Soot.
The Child From Dindefello Falls.
Lesedi’s Little Light.
Maatla The Magnet.
Preorder today and bring these stories home: www.iskanchi.com/category/all...
#africanbooks #childrensbooks #folktales #IskanchiPress #booklaunch
Why wait to fix the future when we can educate the next generation today?
Preorder “The Soot” from Iskanchi Press at www.iskanchi.com/product/the-... because the stories we share with kids today shape the skies of tomorrow.
#BooksForChange #TheSoot #EnvironmentalEducation #BlueskyReads
Preorder “The Soot” from Iskanchi Press at www.iskanchi.com/product/the-... because the stories we share with kids today shape the skies of tomorrow.
#BooksForChange #TheSoot #EnvironmentalEducation #BlueskyReads
May 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Why wait to fix the future when we can educate the next generation today?
Preorder “The Soot” from Iskanchi Press at www.iskanchi.com/product/the-... because the stories we share with kids today shape the skies of tomorrow.
#BooksForChange #TheSoot #EnvironmentalEducation #BlueskyReads
Preorder “The Soot” from Iskanchi Press at www.iskanchi.com/product/the-... because the stories we share with kids today shape the skies of tomorrow.
#BooksForChange #TheSoot #EnvironmentalEducation #BlueskyReads
"The Iskanchi Book Prize aims to expand the definition of African literature and amplify perspectives that take risks with form, play with language, and defy expectations of African storytelling."
www.iskanchi.com/blog/announcing-the-2025-iskanchi-book-prize-shortlist
www.iskanchi.com/blog/announcing-the-2025-iskanchi-book-prize-shortlist
May 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"The Iskanchi Book Prize aims to expand the definition of African literature and amplify perspectives that take risks with form, play with language, and defy expectations of African storytelling."
www.iskanchi.com/blog/announcing-the-2025-iskanchi-book-prize-shortlist
www.iskanchi.com/blog/announcing-the-2025-iskanchi-book-prize-shortlist
⏳ Time is running out! ⏳
The Iskanchi Book Prize closes April 21, 2025! Got a bold, boundary-pushing African story? Fiction, nonfiction, poetry—we want it! Don’t miss your chance to get published.
Submit now: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
#IskanchiBookPrize #CallForSubmissions
The Iskanchi Book Prize closes April 21, 2025! Got a bold, boundary-pushing African story? Fiction, nonfiction, poetry—we want it! Don’t miss your chance to get published.
Submit now: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
#IskanchiBookPrize #CallForSubmissions
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
⏳ Time is running out! ⏳
The Iskanchi Book Prize closes April 21, 2025! Got a bold, boundary-pushing African story? Fiction, nonfiction, poetry—we want it! Don’t miss your chance to get published.
Submit now: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
#IskanchiBookPrize #CallForSubmissions
The Iskanchi Book Prize closes April 21, 2025! Got a bold, boundary-pushing African story? Fiction, nonfiction, poetry—we want it! Don’t miss your chance to get published.
Submit now: www.iskanchi.com/iskanchi-boo...
#IskanchiBookPrize #CallForSubmissions
Submit your rebellion to submissions@iskanchi.com with the subject line “Iskanchi Magazine Prize.”
#AfricanWriters #ExperimentalWriting #Afrofuturism #IskanchiMagazine
#AfricanWriters #ExperimentalWriting #Afrofuturism #IskanchiMagazine
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Submit your rebellion to submissions@iskanchi.com with the subject line “Iskanchi Magazine Prize.”
#AfricanWriters #ExperimentalWriting #Afrofuturism #IskanchiMagazine
#AfricanWriters #ExperimentalWriting #Afrofuturism #IskanchiMagazine
Explore the shortlist that struck our literary cords, and don’t forget to comment on who your favorite is.
Who knows?
They might just win the 2025 Design Prize. ✨️
#art #BookCoverDesign #artists #Iskanchi #shortlisted
Who knows?
They might just win the 2025 Design Prize. ✨️
#art #BookCoverDesign #artists #Iskanchi #shortlisted
December 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Explore the shortlist that struck our literary cords, and don’t forget to comment on who your favorite is.
Who knows?
They might just win the 2025 Design Prize. ✨️
#art #BookCoverDesign #artists #Iskanchi #shortlisted
Who knows?
They might just win the 2025 Design Prize. ✨️
#art #BookCoverDesign #artists #Iskanchi #shortlisted
Iskanchi Book Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced
#LiteraryAward #Fiction #BookSky
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#LiteraryAward #Fiction #BookSky
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Iskanchi Book Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the Iskanchi Book Prize 2026 was announced on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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August 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Iskanchi Book Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced
#LiteraryAward #Fiction #BookSky
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#LiteraryAward #Fiction #BookSky
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🔴 We're live.
ISKANCHI Book Launch happening now. Six books. Five authors.
Join: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
#AfricanLiterature #LiveNow #IskanchiBooks
ISKANCHI Book Launch happening now. Six books. Five authors.
Join: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
#AfricanLiterature #LiveNow #IskanchiBooks
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October 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🔴 We're live.
ISKANCHI Book Launch happening now. Six books. Five authors.
Join: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
#AfricanLiterature #LiveNow #IskanchiBooks
ISKANCHI Book Launch happening now. Six books. Five authors.
Join: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
#AfricanLiterature #LiveNow #IskanchiBooks
Perils of Love: Rym Kechacha reviews Moussa Ould Ebnou's THE NEW EVE, translated by Paul Roochink (@iskanchipress.bsky.social)
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Perils of Love: Review of Moussa Ould Ebnou’s The New Eve
Rym Kechacha Under Review:The New Eve. Moussa Ould Ebnou, translated by Paul Roochnik. Iskanchi Press, October 2025. Moussa Ould Ebnou’s The New Eve, translated from the Arabic and French by Paul R…
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October 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Perils of Love: Rym Kechacha reviews Moussa Ould Ebnou's THE NEW EVE, translated by Paul Roochink (@iskanchipress.bsky.social)
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What does literary disobedience look like? 🖋️
The #IskanchiMagazinePrize is calling for the most irreverent, disobedient, and experimental African writers.
Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 www.iskanchi.com/blog/the-isk...
The #IskanchiMagazinePrize is calling for the most irreverent, disobedient, and experimental African writers.
Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 www.iskanchi.com/blog/the-isk...
Iskanchi Press
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November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What does literary disobedience look like? 🖋️
The #IskanchiMagazinePrize is calling for the most irreverent, disobedient, and experimental African writers.
Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 www.iskanchi.com/blog/the-isk...
The #IskanchiMagazinePrize is calling for the most irreverent, disobedient, and experimental African writers.
Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 www.iskanchi.com/blog/the-isk...
Final call to register: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
Grab your favorite beverage and join us. Let's do this. 🎉
#AfricanLiterature #BookLaunch #IskanchiBooks #NewRelease #Booksky #ReadAfrica #LiteraryFiction #Folktales #MustRead2025
Grab your favorite beverage and join us. Let's do this. 🎉
#AfricanLiterature #BookLaunch #IskanchiBooks #NewRelease #Booksky #ReadAfrica #LiteraryFiction #Folktales #MustRead2025
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Iskanchi Press Virtual Book Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Final call to register: bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
Grab your favorite beverage and join us. Let's do this. 🎉
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Grab your favorite beverage and join us. Let's do this. 🎉
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It’s finally here!
African Folktales for the Young at Heart by Abubakar Yusuf Ibrahim is out now 🎉
A vibrant collection of Hausa stories—filled with tricksters, talking animals, and timeless wisdom.
Grab your copy: www.iskanchi.com/product/afri...
#AfricanFolktales #Iskanchi
African Folktales for the Young at Heart by Abubakar Yusuf Ibrahim is out now 🎉
A vibrant collection of Hausa stories—filled with tricksters, talking animals, and timeless wisdom.
Grab your copy: www.iskanchi.com/product/afri...
#AfricanFolktales #Iskanchi
July 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It’s finally here!
African Folktales for the Young at Heart by Abubakar Yusuf Ibrahim is out now 🎉
A vibrant collection of Hausa stories—filled with tricksters, talking animals, and timeless wisdom.
Grab your copy: www.iskanchi.com/product/afri...
#AfricanFolktales #Iskanchi
African Folktales for the Young at Heart by Abubakar Yusuf Ibrahim is out now 🎉
A vibrant collection of Hausa stories—filled with tricksters, talking animals, and timeless wisdom.
Grab your copy: www.iskanchi.com/product/afri...
#AfricanFolktales #Iskanchi
✨ Our CEO @kenechiuzor.bsky.social is representing Iskanchi Press at the New York Black & African Literature Festival!
Intentional conversations with literary greats like Kwame Dawes are shaping the future of African storytelling in real time.
#NYBALF #AfricanLiterature #KwameDawes
Intentional conversations with literary greats like Kwame Dawes are shaping the future of African storytelling in real time.
#NYBALF #AfricanLiterature #KwameDawes
September 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
✨ Our CEO @kenechiuzor.bsky.social is representing Iskanchi Press at the New York Black & African Literature Festival!
Intentional conversations with literary greats like Kwame Dawes are shaping the future of African storytelling in real time.
#NYBALF #AfricanLiterature #KwameDawes
Intentional conversations with literary greats like Kwame Dawes are shaping the future of African storytelling in real time.
#NYBALF #AfricanLiterature #KwameDawes
Six books dropping. Five authors showing up. One launch you don't want to miss.
This Saturday (Oct 25, 5PM WAT / 12PM EST), ISKANCHI is celebrating new releases that span the whole spectrum.
So register at bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
This Saturday (Oct 25, 5PM WAT / 12PM EST), ISKANCHI is celebrating new releases that span the whole spectrum.
So register at bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
October 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Six books dropping. Five authors showing up. One launch you don't want to miss.
This Saturday (Oct 25, 5PM WAT / 12PM EST), ISKANCHI is celebrating new releases that span the whole spectrum.
So register at bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch
This Saturday (Oct 25, 5PM WAT / 12PM EST), ISKANCHI is celebrating new releases that span the whole spectrum.
So register at bit.ly/IskanchiLaunch