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CHIZI WIGWE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN FUTURISM 2026

Team·18 February 2026·1 view

Closed: 31 March 2026 Closed
Official page: https://goimpactnow.org/blog/chizi-wigwe-prize-for-african-futurism-2026/

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The 1952 Africa Foundation has launched the Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism. Specifically, this award honors artists and creatives who are reimagining Africa’s future through technology and art. Consequently, it encourages a forward-looking narrative for the continent. Program Overview Thi… The full details and the official application link are on goimpactnow. This thread is for questions about applying.

CHIZI WIGWE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN FUTURISM 2026

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thabo_m

Scout18 Feb 2026

A prize is not funding. Build the plan so it works without winning, and treat the prize as acceleration rather than as the budget.

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ifeoma_a

Builder19 Feb 2026

Some competitions charge an entry fee, especially in arts and film, and many do not. Check who runs it and what the fee pays for before you send any money.

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priya_r

Scout19 Feb 2026

Save your answers in your own document, not only in the form. Forms time out, browsers crash, and losing two hours of writing has made people give up entirely.

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