The Arts Lounge Magazine is opening the year with a call for documentaries featuring non-fiction—true-life stories of Africans on the continent or in the diaspora. We seek narratives about the randomness and bizarre aspects of life, and how individuals navigate challenges to become their own heroes. These are tales of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Submission Guidelines:
• Length: Stories must be between 100 and 200 words.
• Format: Submit in a Word document along with a portrait photograph and a biography (max 50 words).
• Images: Include 2–5 images that reflect the narrative.
• Content: No fiction. We believe the richness of real human stories surpasses anything made up.

Note: entry must be original and unpublished. We respond within a week, you don’t have need for simultaneous submission. Send up to 2 of your most moving stories at a time. All entries should be titled: Humans of Africa and Diaspora

All accepted entries will receive an honorarium of $10 or its equivalent in the contributor’s home currency.

By submitting your work, you agree to have it featured on all platforms of The Arts Lounge Magazine and those of Adaeze Nwadike, the founder of this project.

We recommend reviewing our published stories to understand the type of narratives we seek.