PAWA COMMENDS NIGERIA FOR THE PAYMENT OF COPYRIGHT LEVY FUND TO AUTHORS AND OTHER CREATIVES

Following the announcement of the payment of the first tranche of the Copyright Levy Fund under Section 89 of the Nigerian Copyright Act 2022, amounting to ₦1.2 billion ($840,000) each…

Dr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid Appointed Country Representative for Egypt in Film Africa Network (FAN)

The Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), Dr. Wale Okediran, has officially appointed Egyptian writer and cultural figure Dr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid as Egypt’s Country Representative within the…

PAWA SPOTLIGHTS PAN-AFRICAN LITERARY LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIPS, AND CREATIVE MILESTONES IN LATEST QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Accra, Ghana – The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) has released the new edition of its quarterly newsletter, capturing a vibrant season of leadership renewal, continental collaboration, literary celebration, and…

PAWA APPRECIATES THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION’S SUPPORT.

The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) has acknowledged the continous support of the African Union Commission (AUC) in its 30- year operation as the umbrella body for all National Writers…

PAWA AWARDS THE PRESIDENT OF WOW WITH MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AFRICAN LITERATURE

In recognition of her immense contribution to African Literature, the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), has awarded the President, World Organization Of Writers ( WOW) Ms Margarita Al with the…

Leaders of Ghana and Benin Writers’ Associations Visit PAWA House, Strengthen Literary Ties

On July 23, 2025, the Acting President of the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW), Dr. Charity Boateng, and the President of the Association of Benin Writers, Ms. Adelaide Fassinou, paid…

IFFRO CONGRATULATES PAWA, SEEKS CLOSER COLLABORATION

The Belgium based International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO) has sent a congratulatory message to the Pan African Writers Association ( PAWA) on its recent successful Council elections. In…

Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA) New Leadership Elected

In a demonstration of democratic commitment and pan-African literary unity, the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) has concluded its 2025 General Assembly elections, guided by a newly constituted Election Committee.…

PAWA CONGRATULATES WOLE SOYINKA ON HIS 91ST BIRTHDAY

The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) has felicitated with the first African Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof Wole Soyinka on his 91st birthday, on July 13 2025. In addition to his…

A Voice for the Continent

In a celebration of enduring vision and literary statesmanship, Dr. Wale Okediran, Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), was honored with the Kwame Nkrumah Award for Service…