We publish African voices across literature, poetry and STEAM Illustrations.
What we publish:
Track 1: Manuscript
Novels, Novellas, Short Story Collections, Creative Non-Fiction and Essay Collections.
Track 2: Poetry
Single poems, collections, spoken word scripts and poetry-prose hybrids
Track 3: Science & Imagination
SCiFi, Speculative fiction, illustrated narratives, art books, graphic novels, Afrofuturist work
Track 4: Children’s & YA books
ages 0–18; inclusive, imaginative, culturally rooted
Track 5: Indigenous Sciences, Herbal Knowledge, Educational Resources
Curriculum-aligned materials that centre African perspectives and knowledge systems
What Happens After You Submit
Submission Guidelines
Inkazi Africa Limited serves as a comprehensive platform for diverse African narratives across multiple genres and formats:
Format Requirement
- Minimum 20,000 words for novellas; 50,000+ for Novels
- Collection of poems: minimum 40- 80 poems
- File format: DOC, DOCX, or PDF
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Include page numbers
- Complete manuscript preferred
- Simultaneous submissions accepted- please notify us if accepted elsewhere
What We Look For
- Authentic African voices and
perspectives - Strong, original storytelling
- Well-developed characters and plot
- Cultural authenticity and sensitivity
- Professional writing quality
- Market potential and readership appeal
Common Questions
Yes.
We actively publish in Kiswahili, Gikuyu, Dholuo, and other East African languages. If submitting in a language other than English or Kiswahili, please include a short English summary.
All shortlisted works receive written editorial feedback regardless of outcome. Works not shortlisted receive a brief note. We aim to respond to all submissions within 8 weeks.
Yes.
But each submission must be sent separately via the relevant track form. Do not combine a manuscript and poetry collection in one submission.
Our focus is African voices, authors based on the continent or in the diaspora writing stories rooted in African experience. Diaspora submissions are warmly welcomed.
If you have more questions, please reach out to us through info@inkaziafrica.com
