Dear Storytellers, You Wrote and We Read
When we opened submissions for the 2025 edition of TheGoodFelo Young Writers’ Awards (TYWA), we were extending an invitation to YOU. It was an invitation to dream, to dare, and to write something worth reading. We were brimming with joy when YOU, our brilliant young writers, accepted this love-sealed invite.
Indeed, our cup overflowed with pleasure. From the moment your stories reached us, we knew this wasn’t just another year; it would be one to remember. Thank you for reminding us exactly why we remain committed to the art and craft of writing.
TYWA Is a Stage & You Deserve the Spotlight
As we continue to build the largest and most vibrant community of young African writers, we want to say this loud and clear:
There is room for you at this table.
Whether you made it to the shortlist or not, your story matters.
Your words carry weight.
Your voice has power.
And you are very far from the end of this incredible literary journey.
One thing all winners have in common is courage. We know not everyone will walk away with a cash prize, but you’ve already won! Your courage to share your creativity with the world makes you a winner.
The ReadWorthy Prize 2025 Winds Down In 24 Hours
Voting for the ReadWorthy Prize 2025 officially closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 13th, 2025.
This award celebrates the story that captured not just the eyes, but the hearts of readers across the country and beyond. Hence, you are fully in control of deciding who wins this prize; we have no influence whatsoever in determining the outcome of the ReadWorthy Prize.
If you haven’t voted yet, now’s your time! Head over to our blog page here, find your favourite story, Read & Vote. Then share it with your family, friends, and fellow story lovers.
Every vote matters. Every read counts. Let’s make these final hours unforgettable.
From all of us at TheGoodFelo Africa, thank you.
Keep your pen moving… the next chapter is already calling.