Celebrating Our Teen Writing Competition Winners 🌟
We are proud to announce the winners of the Afrikindness Teen Writing Competition – Hidden Figures: The Untold Stories of Black Women & Men in History.

These exceptional young writers have brought history to life by uncovering powerful, often overlooked figures whose courage, leadership, and impact shaped the world we live in today. Their essays are thoughtful, inspiring, and a testament to the strength of young voices.

Each winning entry is showcased below with original artwork and a direct link to read the full essay.

📖 Read their winning essays 🌍 Discover untold stories that matter ✨ Be inspired by young voices shaping the future

Top Winners

Read the winning essays below.
Claudette Colvin: The Forgotten Pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement — Laura O. O.
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Dr Charles Drew : the plasma pioneer — Precious A.
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Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler: A Hidden Figure of Healing and Hope — Temi O.
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Adebayo Ogunlesi: The Hidden Figure Who Reached for the Skies — Temi O.
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The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba story — Folarin F. F.
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“Wow! Many congratulations to the teens for their effort, enthusiasm and hard work with Africa Awareness Teen Writing Competition 2025. Afrikindness Education Team Judges were impressed with the depth of research shown in the essays, making the selection process quite challenging. However, 5 essays stood out for us particularly. These essays not only met all the Judging criteria in a very comprehensive manner, but they also showed excellent levels of research, precision, concision (no waffling!), reflection and impact.”
Lovette Monyei, Head Judge, Afrikindness Teen Competition

Other Outstanding Entries

Shortlisted entries that stood out during public voting and review.
Claudette Colvin: The Brave Teenager Who Changed History
Oluwafunmilayo A.
The Unyielding Spirit: A Biographical Portrait of Herbert Macaulay
Alade G. O.
An inspirational woman : Carlota Lucumí
Danielle A.
Harriet Tubman: The Unbreakable Spirit of Freedom and Courage
Ebun O.
The religious visionary who united a nation.
Namarigh M.
FANNY EATON'S LIFE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND IMPACT
Chantelle C.
The biography of a Mozambican unsung hero
Anercy I. V. P.
The Heroine
Emmanuela I.
Nelson Mandela: One Man, Big Change
Chinonyerem C.
The woman who changed the world
Zikoranaudodimma I.
The Story of Michelle Obama
Zikoranaudodimma I.
The amazing journey of William Key(And Jim Key)
Eniola A.
Who was Wangari Maathai
Oluwanifemi A.

2025 Theme: Identity

October 6th - 12th