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Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry

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The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets will be awarded to an African writer who has not published a book-length poetry collection.

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Mahtem Shiferraw — Winner of the 2014 Sillerman Prize for African Poetry

Winner of the 2018 Sillerman Prize for African Poetry

Safia Elhillo — Winner of the 2015 Sillerman Prize for African Poetry

Gachagua,Clifton — Winner of the 2012 Sillerman Prize for African Poetry

Dema, TJ — Winner of the 2017 Sillerman Prize for African Poetry

Cheswayo Mphanza — Winner of the 2019 Prize for African Poetry

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Ladan Osman in a black top with a green scarf, large earrings and a necklace — Winner of the 2013 Sillerman Prize for African Poetry

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