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Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by shakomende: 11:02pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
Nigeria’s Tope Folarin has won the 2013 Caine Prize for African Writing, described as Africa’s leading literary award, for his short story entitled ‘Miracle’ from Transition, Issue 109 (Bloomington, 2012). The Chair of Judges, Gus Casely-Hayford, announced Tope Folarin as the winner of the £10,000 prize at a dinner held this evening (Monday, 8 July) at the Bodleian Library in Oxford. ‘Miracle’ is a story set in Texas in an evangelical Nigerian church where the congregation has gathered to witness the healing powers of a blind pastor-prophet. Religion and the gullibility of those caught in the deceit that sometimes comes with faith rise to the surface as a young boy volunteers to be healed and begins to believe in miracles. Gus Casely-Hayford praised the story, saying: “Tope Folarin’s ‘Miracle’ is another superb Caine Prize winner – a delightful and beautifully paced narrative, that is exquisitely observed and utterly compelling”. Tope Folarin is the recipient of writing fellowships from the Institute for Policy Studies and Callaloo, and he serves on the board of the Hurston/Wright Foundation. Tope was educated at Morehouse College, and the University of Oxford, where he earned two Master’s degrees as a Rhodes Scholar. He lives and works in Washington, DC. The 2013 shortlist comprises: Elnathan John (Nigeria) ‘Bayan Layi’ from Per Contra, Issue 25 (USA, 2012) Read Bayan Layi Tope Folarin (Nigeria) ‘Miracle’ from Transition, Issue 109 (Bloomington, 2012) Read Miracle Pede Hollist (Sierra Leone) ‘Foreign Aid’ from Journal of Progressive Human Services, Vol. 23.3 (Philadelphia, 2012) Read Foreign Aid Abubakar Adam Ibrahim (Nigeria) ‘The Whispering Trees’ from The Whispering Trees, published by Parrésia Publishers (Lagos, 2012) Read The Whispering Tree Chinelo Okparanta (Nigeria) ‘America’ from Granta, Issue 118 (London, 2012) Read America The panel of judges is chaired by Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, art historian and broadcaster, who presented the eight part documentary series ‘Lost Kingdoms of Africa’ on the BBC. He is currently a Research Associate at SOAS and consultant to the King’s Cultural Institute. Gus sits on the Tate Britain Council and the National Portrait Gallery Board of Trustees. Alongside Gus on the panel of judges this year are award-winning Nigerian-born artist, Sokari Douglas Camp; author, columnist and Lord Northcliffe Emeritus Professor at UCL, John Sutherland; Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, Nathan Hensley and the winner of the Caine Prize in its inaugural year, Leila Aboulela. This is the first time that a past winner of the Caine Prize has taken part in the judging. Once again the winner of the £10,000 Caine Prize will be given the opportunity to take up a month’s residence at Georgetown University, as a Writer-in-Residence at the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice and will be invited to take part in the Open Book Festival in Cape Town in September. Last year the Caine Prize was won by Nigerian writer Rotimi Babatunde. He recently co-authored Feast, a Royal Court/Young Vic co-production which ran at the Young Vic as part of World Stages for a World City. Previous winners are Sudan’s Leila Aboulela (2000), Nigerian Helon Habila (2001), Kenyan Binyavanga Wainaina (2002), Kenyan Yvonne Owuor (2003), Zimbabwean Brian Chikwava (2004), Nigerian Segun Afolabi (2005), South African Mary Watson (2006), Ugandan Monica Arac de Nyeko (2007), South African Henrietta Rose-Innes (2008), Nigerian EC Osondu (2009), Sierra Leonean Olufemi Terry (2010) and Zimbabwean NoViolet Bulawayo (2011). http://www.cp-africa.com/2013/07/08/nigerias-tope-folarin-wins-the-2013-caine-prize-for-african-writing/ 4 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by uromicom: 3:08pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
na wah for ooooo |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by sylve11: 3:10pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Congrats to Tope. stuffs like these gladens one's heart. Fame is sweet! 3 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by Desdola(m): 3:13pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Nigeria: Good people, great nation 1 Like |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by ebamma3: 3:14pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
congrats tope, but i wish my guy elnathan john won it 1 Like |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by princemolak(m): 3:15pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Nigerians are getting awards despite the current situation of education in the country 3 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by mysticgal(f): 3:16pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
comgrats and more grease to your engine 1 Like |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by KingsleyOGBITI(m): 3:17pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
CongratuIations To You. God ls Your Strength 3 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by rozayx5(m): 3:18pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
This is what companies should be encouraging ( self development) and not big brother rubbish now most kids who dont even understand english want to sing or act Congrats to the winner 10 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by Nobody: 3:18pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
tot i saw prize 4 d longest cain....congrats tho 2 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by nerodenero: 3:21pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
In the last 13yrs,Nigerians have won the award 5 times.Thats indeed a remarkable achievement.Who says something good cant come out of this country despite her numerous problems.I believe we can only get better.Congratulations Tope! 6 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by Orikinla(m): 3:27pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Great news. Nigerians dominated the shortlist. Nigerian writers have done more for Nigeria internationally than others. We rock the world. 1 Like |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by Nobody: 3:32pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
oshea44: GEJ is working haters are hating... duuuuurh! |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by creativemusic: 3:51pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
nice one for Nigeria image 1 Like |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by yuzedo: 3:54pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Awesome stuff! Congrats to the lad! I'm right behind him.. Gonna win the Caine & Booker Prizes by the time I'm done! Amen! 2 Likes |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by ichommy(m): 3:57pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Congrat |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by jaymdee(m): 4:03pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Great news for Nigeria. Folarin made us proud. |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by Nobody: 4:13pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Good |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by Nobody: 4:18pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Congratulations! 1 Like |
Re: Tope Folarin Wins The 2013 Caine Prize For African Writing by DIVINE78: 4:23pm On Jul 09, 2013 |
Congratulations to you Tope Folarin. Remember me o. |
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