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Africa Lens Photography Awards
The overview
An opportunity for your work.
A pan-African photography competition with touring exhibitions across the continent. Free to enter for African photographers.
Know where you stand
Your photographs. Your rights.
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Photographers keep full copyright; licensing is minimal and promotional only.
Photographer retains full copyright and all rights.
Understand our rights ratingsWho can enter
Eligibility & entry notes.
Open to photographers from African countries
Beyond the prize
The Exposure Index.
silver tier · 56/100
How we assess exposureListing last verified 1 Apr 2026
Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.