Call for Submissions: 2023 Abena Korantemaa Oral History Prize (Open for Ghana)

The Writers Project of Ghana has officially opened submissions for the 2023 Abena Korantemaa Oral History Prize. This prestigious annual prize celebrates oral histories narrated by women who are 65 years or older, aiming to preserve Ghana’s rich history through creative non-fiction. The prize was established in honor of Abena Korantemaa by her family and is sponsored by MAKEDA PR, with media support from Multimedia.

The Abena Korantemaa Oral History Prize seeks to inspire younger Ghanaians to document and contribute to the preservation of history. It also promotes the production of creative non-fiction from Ghana.

How to Enter

To participate, create a voice recording of an oral history narrated by a woman who is at least 65 years old. The recording should last between 15 and 25 minutes. You may use a voice recorder, mobile phone, computer, or any other recording device, ensuring the audio is clear and audible.

There are no restrictions on the content, but stories about community and country will be given preference. Personal stories that relate to historical events are also highly encouraged. However, folktales and narratives not connected to historical or personal experiences are not eligible.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: Friday, 6th September 2024
• Prize Announcement: October 2024, during the Pa Gya! Literary Festival
• First Prize: GHC 3,500

Eligibility Criteria

• The narrator must be an African woman, resident in Ghana, aged 65 years or older. Proof of age will be required through an official identification document (e.g., passport, national ID card).
• The person submitting the recording (recorder/prize entrant) must be an African resident in Ghana, aged 18 years or older at the time of submission.

Submission Guidelines

To enter the competition, please follow these steps:

1. Record a 15- to 25-minute oral history narrated by a woman who is at least 65 years old (the narrator must not be you).
2. The story can be in English or any Ghanaian language, but the recording must be clear and audible.
3. Submit the audio file via WhatsApp to 0267668890 or email it to info@writersprojectghana.com.
4. Multiple submissions are allowed.

In your submission, include the following details:

• Name of the recorder/prize entrant
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Town/City and Region
• Name of the narrator
• Age of the narrator
• Language of the story/narration
• Brief description of the story/narration
• Why you believe people should hear this story

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to Ghana’s historical narrative and win a significant cash prize. Share the stories that matter most and ensure that our history is preserved for future generations.

For more information, visit the website.