News & Pitch Calls from African Arguments

Tuesday, March 1st 2022

African Arguments is Seeking Pitches

African Arguments is a pan-African platform that analyzes issues facing the continent, investigates the stories that matter, and amplifies a diversity of voices. They are looking for “bold, fun, imaginative, colourful reviews, listicles, interviews, investigations, (photo) essays, features, analysis, deep dives on (African) art and culture, creative industries, events, issues.” Average rate for op-eds is $150 and for reported features, it is $200. If interested, email your pitches to a.rotinwa@africanarguments.org. For details, read their Twitter thread and pitch guide.

Saturday, May 22nd 2021

African Arguments is Looking for African Writers

African Arguments is a pan-African platform that analyzes issues facing the continent, investigates the stories that matter, and amplifies a diversity of voices. They are seeking African writers who are experts on something small but have the imagination and fearlessness to think big. They are planning a Climate Crisis series and need all sorts on board: water activists, urban planners, economy wonks, energy experts, and much more. They will pay $150 for this series. If interested, email editor@africanarguments.org. Read their Twitter thread here and writing guidelines here.

Sunday, February 28th 2021

African Arguments is Seeking Pitches on Art, (Sub) Cultures, and Lifestyle

African Arguments is a pan-African platform that analyzes issues facing the continent, investigates the stories that matter, and amplifies a diversity of voices. They are seeking pitches on art, (sub) cultures, and lifestyle across the continent. They have tweeted, “We want stories, photo essays, podcasts, data ideas on Amapiano x Afrobeats crossovers, LGBTQIA+ life, TikTok, Shitor v. Yaji, natural hair, literature, gender-bending comedy, Gen Z, Nollywood, and every other African film industry, Ousmane Sembene, music streaming, the rise of portraiture in visual art, indigenous African sports, Whatsapp for good, bad, and impressionable mothers, intra-African migration/travel, fashion, sex, restitution of African artefacts, chess prodigies, Rumba, architecture, women thriving, theatre, MORE! We are not limited to these ideas.” They pay $150 to $200 per piece (750 to 800 words). Email your pitches to a.rotinwa@africanarguments.org. For details, refer to their Twitter thread and writing guidelines.

Monday, June 22nd 2020

African Arguments is Accepting Pitches

African Arguments is a pan-African platform that analyzes issues facing the continent, investigates the stories that matter, and amplifies a diversity of voices. They cover politics, economy, society, culture, the environment, gender, and more. They have tweeted: “Writing on film, music, theater, visual art, culture, identity? And / or its intersection with politics, business, the economy? Got a photo / illustration essay idea? Pitch us! Email: a.rotinwa@africanarguments.org.” They pay an average of $200 for 1,000 to 2,000 words. Read their Tweet here and learn more here.