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Wiki Loves Africa

Reclaiming Africaโ€™s visual narrative on Wikipedia

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    • 2026: Rites & Rituals
    • 2025: Farm to Plate
    • 2024: Africa Creates
    • 2023: Climate & Weather
    • 2022: Home & Habitat
    • 2014 – 2021
      • 2021: Health + Wellness
      • 2020: Africa on the Move!
      • 2019: Africa at Play!
      • 2017: People at Work
      • 2016: Music and Dance
      • 2015: Cultural Fashion & Adornment
      • 2014: Cuisine
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2014 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2014 -Cuisine
Nutmeg by Terrence Coombes from Tanzania
2015 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2015 โ€“ Cultural Fashion & Adornment
Another busy afternoon in Kenya by Isaac Kaigi
2016 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize:2016 โ€“ Music & Dance
The Kuru Dance Festival at Dqae Qare Lodge, Botswana by SanDanceVR
2017 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2017 โ€“ People At Work
Gift of the Ocean, Tanzania by User:Yann Macherez
2019 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2019 โ€“ Play!
Yida refugee camp in South Sudanese territory by Marco Gualazzini from Italy
2020 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2020 Africa on the move
My Homeland by Mohamed Ahmed Yousry (Egypt) User:Myousry6666
2021 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2021 Health + Wellness
Crazy Love by Ewien van Bergeijk-Kwant
2022 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2022 Home & Habitat
A Nubia by User:Summering2018 (Egypt)
2023 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2023 Climate & Weather
Auyo village flood by Sani Maikatanga (Nigeria)
2024 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2024 Africa Creates
L'artisan graveur by User:Fawzi_Demmane (Algeria)
2025 Winner
1er prix / 1st prize: 2025 Farm To Plate
Aerial view of a busy tomato market in Lagos Nigeria by User:Ayorinde Ogundele (Nigeria)
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Lโ€™attente est terminรฉe ! Les laurรฉats internationaux de Wiki Loves Africa 2026 sont annoncรฉs aujourdโ€™hui !

 15th August 2026

The Reels are in motion!

 14th August 2026

Choosing Africaโ€™s Most Powerful Images: Wiki Loves Africa Photography Jury for 2026

 10th August 2026

From Everyday to Extraordinary: Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Is Underway

 1st April 2026

WAH Episode #49: Celebrate Africa through the lens!

 29th October 2025

Episode #49: Celebrate Africa through the lens!

 29th October 2025

Le voyage de lโ€™atoukpou

 9th September 2025

Narrative Video Prize: โ€œCorn to Corn Flour Mealโ€ by Saalyha Eeman

 9th September 2025

Photography 3rd Prize โ€œAbakaliki rice mill 71โ€

 9th September 2025

Photography 2nd prize โ€œAt the very beginningโ€

 9th September 2025

Aerial View of Lagos Tomato Market

 9th September 2025

Lights! Camera! Action!

 20th August 2025

Announcing the focus of the inaugural Wilson Oluoha Prize!

 11th August 2025

The eyes behind the lens: Introducing this yearโ€™s Wiki Loves Africa photography jurors

 6th August 2025

Celebrating Collective Impactโ€”Weโ€™ve Published Our 2024 Activities and Grant Reports

 12th June 2025

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  • Lโ€™attente est terminรฉe ! Les laurรฉats internationaux de Wiki Loves Africa 2026 sont annoncรฉs aujourdโ€™hui !
  • The Reels are in motion!
  • Choosing Africaโ€™s Most Powerful Images: Wiki Loves Africa Photography Jury for 2026

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๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention, Wikimedians โ€” itโ€™s the final week to ๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention, Wikimedians โ€” itโ€™s the final week to enter your submissions for the Wilson Oluoha Prize! Upload your #WLA2026 National Winners by 31 August for a chance to be recognised in the Wilson Oluoha Prize. ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2026/National_winners?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica ๐Ÿ† Winners will be announced at Wiki Indaba in November. Letโ€™s celebrate the everyday stories, traditions and moments that make Africa extraordinary through Rites and Rituals! Image attributions: Wikimedia Tunisia Wikimedia Rรฉpublique du Congo Wikimรฉdia Burkina Faso Wikimedia Igbo Wikimedia Cรดte d'Ivoire @wikimedianigerdelta โ  #WikiLovesAfrica #WLA26 #Photography #Africa #Wikimedia
We're thrilled to celebrate the talented winners o We're thrilled to celebrate the talented winners of Wiki Loves Africa 2026! Huge Congratulations on the 1st Prize in Photography Winner for Rites and Rituals, Devotion in Prayer by @ebrahimkandel167 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ† This image beautifully captures the innocence and quiet devotion of a child during a sacred moment of prayer, offering a glimpse into how faith and tradition are experienced from a young age. #WikiLovesAfrica #RitesAndRituals #WLA2026 #Photography
๐ŸŽง Audio Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 This dyn ๐ŸŽง Audio Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 This dynamic sound montage brings together voices of devotion from different spiritual traditions, creating a layered soundscape of faith, ritual and connection. Though rooted in distinct beliefs, these voices share a universal human gesture: reaching beyond ourselves in search of guidance, healing and belonging. Through rhythm, breath and chant, the piece explores how prayer โ€” across traditions such as Vodun, Christianity and Islam โ€” becomes a powerful ritual that connects communities to the sacred. Congratulations to ItzAbdullahi ๐Ÿ‘ Listen to the full audio here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prayer.ogg #WikiLovesAfrica #WLA2026 #RitesAndRituals #Nigeria #WikimediaCommons
๐ŸŽฌ Clip Video Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Arg ๐ŸŽฌ Clip Video Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Argungu International Fishing Festival by Aminucrus ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ An energetic celebration of tradition, competition and community, the Argungu International Fishing Festival brings fishermen from across Nigeria together in pursuit of the coveted prize for the biggest catch. Congratulations to @aminucyrus for such an inspiring clip that transports the viewer right into the scene ๐Ÿ‘ #WikiLovesAfrica #WLA2026 #RitesAndRituals #Nigeria #WikimediaCommons
๐ŸŽฅ Reportage Video Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 ๐ŸŽฅ Reportage Video Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Journey to the Barako Ancient Community in Ogoniland, Nigeria, where the sacred Uula-Mii Giaa rites mark the harvest, celebrate culture and welcome the dawn of a new farming season ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Congratulations @joshuaisraelfilms and the @wikimedianigerdelta on this powerful video๐Ÿ‘ #WikiLovesAfrica #WLA2026 #RitesAndRituals #Ogoniland #Nigeria
๐ŸŽฅ Narrative Video Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 ๐ŸŽฅ Narrative Video Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Hawan Bariki, a traditional royal horse procession in Northern Nigeria, comes alive in a vibrant celebration honouring the King. From riders dressed in ceremonial attire to the crowds gathered to witness the spectacle, this film captures the pageantry, energy and heritage woven into this enduring tradition. Congratulations to @ahbee_photography for captivating visual storytelling through your lens ๐Ÿ‘ #WikiLovesAfrica #WLA2026 #RitesAndRituals #NarrativeVideo
Photography 1st Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Photography 1st Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Devotion in Prayer by Hhhhyuh ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ This image beautifully captures the innocence and quiet devotion of a child during a sacred moment of prayer, offering a glimpse into how faith and tradition are experienced from a young age. Congratulations to Hhhhyuh from Egypt on winning the 1st Prize in Photography! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ† #WikiLovesAfrica #RitesAndRituals #WLA2026 #Photography
Photography 2nd Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Photography 2nd Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Mijikenda Wedding Blessing Ceremony taken by Victor.ngonzo ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช This vibrant image captures a traditional pre-wedding blessing among the Mijikenda people of coastal Kenya, where music, dance and community come together to celebrate an upcoming marriage. Rooted in indigenous knowledge and ancestral traditions, the ceremony reflects the communal nature of marriage โ€” a union not only between two people, but between families, heritage and generations. Congratulations to Victor.ngonzo on this outstanding achievement! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‘ #WikiLovesAfrica #RitesAndRituals #WLA2026 #Photography
Photography 3rd Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Photography 3rd Prize for Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Eid Prayer at Al-Siddiq Mosque by Mohamed Shokry Algarnosy ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ This striking photograph captures a powerful moment of faith, community and togetherness. Congratulations to @mohamedshokry90 on this well-deserved recognition! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‘ #WikiLovesAfrica #RitesAndRituals #WLA2026 #Photography

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