Michael Folarin wins top prize for Creative Writing . Nigerian writer Tope Folarin has been announced as the winner of this year 's Caine Prize for African Writing . His short story , ` ` Miracle , '' is a semi - autobiographical look at the Nigerian Miracle . The prize includes $ 5000 and a position as Writer - in - Residence .
Michael Folarin wins top prize for Creative Writing . His short story , ` ` Miracle , '' is a semi - autobiographical look at the Nigerian Miracle . The prize includes $ 5000 and a position as Writer - in - Residence .