Mustapha Enesi Ibrahim...
… is a Nigerian writer known for his emotive storytelling that delves into themes of grief, sexuality, and acceptance.
With a background in Agriculture, Mustapha transitioned into the literary world, gaining recognition for his contributions to contemporary African literature. He has won several prestigious awards, including the 2021 K & L Prize for African Literature and the Awele Creative Trust Award for his story “Safety Pins Are Good Omens” (Isele Magazine) (Brittle Paper). Mustapha co-founded The Story Tree Community, an initiative that fosters young writers through creative writing challenges and community support (JAY Lit).
Awards and Recognitions
2023
- Young Writers Award Joint Winner & Highly Commended, Bridport Short Story Prize
- Judge, Oxford Flash Fiction Prize
- Longlist, Commonwealth Short Story Prize
- Longlist, The Isele Nonfiction Prize
2022
- Best Small Fictions Anthology
- Longlist, Kendeka Prize for African Literature
2021
- Shortlist, Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize
- Shortlist, Arthur Flowers Prize for Flash Fiction
- Honorable Mention, Litro Magazine Summer Flash Fiction Contest
- Winner, Awele Creative Trust Award
- Winner, K & L Prize for African Literature
- Prose Winner, Aster Lit Fall Issue Writing Contest
2020
- First-runner up, Unilorin SU Writing Prize