The Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), which is run by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the second CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa. This important award wants to acknowledge and honor great work in African writing and publishing. The person who wins will get $20,000, and the four runners-up will each get $2,000.
Publishers in Africa can submit books for consideration if they were released in the year before the award. The books can be in any official language of the African Union, like Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, or other African languages. Books made and printed in Africa, especially those in local African languages, will be considered first.
Interested publishers can apply through the CANEX Book Factory platform, with entries open from March 17 to April 30, 2025. The awards ceremony will take place during the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4 to 10, 2025.
The inaugural prize was awarded to Cassava Republic Press for “Female Fear Factory: Unveiling Patriarchy’s Culture of Violence” by Pumla Dineo Gqola, recognized for its impactful cover, elegant layout, and feminist insights.
This initiative highlights Afreximbank’s dedication to promoting the literary and publishing landscape in Africa while fostering literary talent both on the continent and in its diaspora. By celebrating excellence in African publishing, CANEX aims to showcase the significant contributions of African authors and publishers to the continent’s cultural identity and economy.
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