Project Memorial Literary ContestTurn Your Story Into Legacy

Your Story Deserves the Spotlight

Have you ever heard a story so powerful it stayed with you forever? Maybe it was something your grandmother told you, or a moment in your life that changed everything. Project Memorial invites you to turn those memories into something lasting. This is your chance to write the story only you can tell—and let the world hear it.

Win More Than Prizes—Win Purpose

Yes, there are cash prizes, publishing opportunities, and mentorship, but what if the real reward is seeing your culture reflected, your roots honored, and your voice celebrated? By entering, you’re not just competing—you’re preserving history and creating something that can inspire generations to come.

Be the Voice of a New Generation

This is bigger than just writing, it’s about reclaiming identity and shaping the future. Young Africans and African diasporan are stepping up to tell stories that matter. Join them. Whether you have written before or are just getting started, Project Memorial is your opportunity to rise, speak, and lead through storytelling.

Why This Contest Matters

For too long, young Africans African diasporan have grown up reading stories that don’t reflect their lives, families, or culture. This Literary Contest and Project Memorial in general is designed to changes that. It invites YOU to write original stories inspired by real people, local legends, and events you have witnessed in your lifetime.

By writing your story, you:

  • Become part of a movement that honors the past while boldly imagining the future.
  • Preserve your heritage in your own words.
  • Reclaim your identity and reshape how your community is remembered.

Win Big. Be Remembered.

This year, your story could win you:

🥇– First Place
🥈– Second Place
🥉– Third Place

Plus:

  • Publishing Support to bring your story to life
  • Mentorship from experienced writers and cultural leaders
  • National Recognition as a voice of the next generation

“When young people write our stories, they keep our culture alive—and create new ones for tomorrow.”

This is more than a prize. It’s your chance to light the torch of cultural memory and carry it forward—boldly, creatively, and proudly.

What You Will Gain as a Participant

Learn about confidence to own your voice and your truth

Skills in writing, storytelling, and creative thinking

A legacy that your family, village, and country can be proud of

Get Ready. The Next Contest Launches Soon.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something powerful. Whether you’ve never written before or you’re already a storyteller in the making, Project Memorial welcomes you. Every voice matters—and yours could be the one that inspires a nation.

Learn about the next contest