We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Bashir Tofa Hausa Short Story Prize 2025. The entries we received reflect the creativity, and richness of contemporary Hausa storytelling, and we are proud to showcase the exceptional voices that emerged through this process.
Shortlisted Writers
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Ribar Adabi – Rufai Abubakar Adam
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Ilimi Kogi – Hamza Sadiq Adam
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Wutar Kara – Lantana Ja’afar
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Kazar Amarci – Muntasir Shehu
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Buduwar Zuciya – Usman Ibrahim Ali
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Tsaka Mai Wuya – Madina Bala Hussaini
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Yaro Masomin Babba – Hassana Abdullahi Hunkuyi
The winner will be announced on August 16th, 2025.
This initiative was developed by the Kano Book Club and administered by The Third Space.
Congratulations once again to all our shortlisted writers. Your stories have inspired us.
Stay tuned for more updates!