APBF News

Tanella Boni, slightly smiling

Tanella Boni (1954-2026): Honoring the Life & Legacy of The Ivorian Poet & Philosopher

APBF Web Editor October 2, 2026 African Poetry Digital Portal

Evaristo prize open from October 1 to November 1

The 2027 Evaristo Prize for African Poetry is Now Open

APBF Web Editor October 1, 2026 APBF News

Postdoctoral Research Associate: The African Poetry Digital Portal at Brown University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate in Digital Humanities.

Join Our Team! The African Poetry Digital Portal is Hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate

APBF Web Editor September 22, 2026 African Poetry Digital Portal

Voicing Patricia Jabbeh Wesley Event Flyer

VOICING PATRICIA JABBEH WESLEY: Book Launch of the Liberian Writer’s Collected Poems

APBF Web Editor September 8, 2026 APBF News

APBF is hiring a Web Editor!

Siwar Masannat December 8, 2025 APBF News

We’re Hiring! APBF Seeks Administrative Coordinator

APBF Staff July 29, 2025 APBF News

APBF Author Romeo Oriogun Wins Two Awards

APBF Staff September 20, 2024 APBF News

Michael Imossan Wins 2024 Sillerman Prize

APBF Staff July 23, 2024 APBF News

2023 Evaristo Short-List Announced!

APBF Staff April 30, 2024 APBF News

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Abu Bakr Sadiq wins the 2023 Sillerman Prize

APBF Staff July 28, 2023 APBF News

APBF awarded Capacity-Building Grant by the Academy of American Poets

APBF Staff February 14, 2023 APBF News

Authors for next New-Generation African Poets chapbook box set, Nne

APBF Staff October 7, 2016 APBF News