Idza Luhumyo

Born in 1993, Idza Luhumyo has made significant strides in her career, earning critical acclaim and several prestigious awards. Her recognition began with being the inaugural recipient of the Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award in 2020, an award given in collaboration with the University of London to honor and support the work of young African women writers.

Further, her story “Five Years Next Sunday” has been a standout piece, not only winning the Short Story Day Africa Prize in 2021 but also clinching the renowned Caine Prize in 2022, a prestigious recognition given annually to a short story by an African writer published in English.

She is a rising star in the African literary scene, bringing fresh and unique voices and perspectives through her works. The recognition she has gained in such a short span also indicates that she is a promising talent with a potential to offer much more in the coming years, cementing her importance in contemporary African literature.

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