The Pfumo Collective is a new initiative launched by Ellah P. Wakatama OBE (Hon) FRSL, Dr. Billy Kahora, Niki Igbaroola, and Bukola Ankiyemi, aiming to address some of the major challenges of producing and disseminating nonfiction writing across the African continent.

The Pfumo Collective invites African writers to apply for its CITIZEN project, an opportunity to contribute to an anthology exploring the multifaceted concepts of citizenship and nationhood across the African continent. Selected writers will receive mentorship from leading figures like Ellah Wakatama and Billy Kahora, participate in a workshop in Accra, and receive a stipend to support their writing. The project culminates in the publication of an anthology featuring the selected pieces.

Read more and apply via the website portal.

Submission guidelines

  • Writers are requested to submit a writing proposal for a non-fiction which should not exceed three thousand words.
  • Manuscripts should be formatted in Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5/Double line spacing. A sample of published work, not exceeding 4000 words, along with a short bio and current contact details (name, email, phone number, and place of residence) should be included.
  • A timeline you are working with for completion of the whole non-fiction piece (at this stage you will not need exact dates but just need to give a clear sense of how long it would take you from when you start).

The submission window is open until February 14, 2025. To be eligible for this project, writers must be a citizen of an African country and currently residing on the continent.

For enquiries, please contact the CITIZEN Team via [email protected].