African Photobook of the
Year Awards
The Eiger Foundation African Photobook of the Year Awards is an annual prize offered to the best photographic publication by a photographer from, or working in, Africa.
What's involved?
A prestigious jury of experts on African photography and art will award a prize of $20,000 to the winning book, and $3,000 to four runner ups.
The prize will apply to a book published between January 1, 2019 and January 1, 2022.
Entries are now closed. Click on the button below to view the 17 shortlisted photobooks.

Entries are now closed
Entries for the Eiger Foundation African Photobook of the Year Awards are now closed.
We were overwhelmed by the large number of entries from over fifteen countries!