Dear Storylovers, We’ve All Agreed That Stories Are Never Just Stories
If you’ve followed TheGoodFelo Young Writers' Awards closely since 2020, then you already know we love stories. We believe in their power to shake hearts, shift minds, and sometimes… spill tea.
So we decided to wrap up this year’s literary rollercoaster the only way a true storyteller should: with a surprise twist.
We welcomed…The 99th Prize.
A prize for voice. For vibe. For the kind of story that lingers in your head long after you close the tab.
As writers, we know that it may not be enough to write great pieces; you have to be your own biggest supporter and cheerleader. The 99th Prize celebrates your courage to go the extra mile even after creating something worth reading.
It didn’t come with formal voting systems or entry processes. It lived and breathed on our Instagram timeline - a little loud, a little wild, and completely unforgettable.
We saw you comment. We saw you cheer. And we saw one story take the stage in a way we didn’t expect.
So, without further ado…
Winner of The 99Th Prize for TYWA 2025 >> First Page Of Us by Busayo Sikiru << (Lagos). >>> Click HERE
Your story shook our Instagram comments section. Your creativity brought the drama, the depth, and that sprinkle of “what did I just read, and why am I crying?”
This isn’t just a win. It’s a welcome into a circle of creatives who understand that words are never “just words.” They’re how we leave echoes behind.
All TYWA winners, including The 99th Prize, will receive their prizes in September, and let’s just say… we’re going all out. Expect vibes. Expect fun. Expect magic. We are trying to cook up something for you… Be our guest.
And for everyone else who was part of this amazing season, we encourage you to stay close. Your pen has brought you into TheGoodFelo Creative Community. And in the next 365 days, as is our culture, you’ll be the first to access new opportunities, collaborations, surprises, and maybe another mystery prize or two.
Because once you’re in TheGoodFelo circle, you’re in.
TYWA 2026 is loading, and if you thought this was fun, sharpen your pen. You’re going to need it.
Keep going. Keep growing. Keep telling your stories.
From all of us at TheGoodFelo Africa, thank you.