Africa in Frame PhotoAwards 2026
Tell Africa's story through your lens. Enter up to three photographs across three categories: Wild Africa, Style & Spirit of Africa, and Ceremony & Celebration.
1 OCT TO 31 DEC 2026·OPEN TO PHOTOGRAPHERS ACROSS AFRICA
01 Oct 2026
Entries Open
Submit up to three photographs from anywhere in Africa.
31 Dec 2026
Entries Close
Final deadline: 23:59 GMT. Late entries will not be accepted.
January 2027
Judging
Regional Judges shortlist the strongest entries in each category. Shortlisted photographers are asked to verify their images.
[Date TBC] 2027
Winners Announced
Results published on Alpha Universe
About
Celebrating African Photography
Africa in Frame Photo Awards Contest invites photographers across all African countries to share their most compelling images — from the untamed wild to the vibrant pulse of contemporary African culture.
Sign in or register with Alpha Universe, then upload your photographs right here and choose from three categories that together tell the story of a continent in motion. This is your platform. Show the world what Africa looks like through your eyes.
Categories
01
Wild Africa
Wildlife, conservation and the landscapes that shape them. From the great migrations to the smallest lives in the bush, show Africa's natural world in all its drama and fragility.
02
African Style & Spirit
Sport and fashion are two of the continent's clearest expressions of identity - how people move, and how people dress. This category is a home for both: a match-day sprint, a tailored suit, a ceremonial headwrap, a match-winning stride.
03
Ceremony & Celebration
Weddings, festivals, rituals and the moments communities gather for. Capture the colour, emotion and meaning of Africa's celebrations.
How to enter
Four simple steps
Up to 3 photos per photographer · Max 10 MB per image · Any mix of categories
01
Sign In / Register
Sign in to Alpha Universe or create a free account. You'll come straight back to this page to enter.
02
Upload Your Photos
Drag and drop or browse. JPEG, max 10 MB per image, up to 3 photos in total.
03
Choose Your Category
Assign each photo to Wild Africa, Style & Spirit of Africa, or Ceremony & Celebration.
04
Submit Your Entry
Check your EXIF data and confirm. Entries can't be changed once submitted.
The Prizes
What you can win
One winner will be selected in each of the three categories.
Winners
Sony α7R VI + FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Rules
Contest Rules
Maximum 3 total submissions per photographer.
Every submitted photograph must have a category assigned.
Maximum file size: 10 MB per image.
Accepted format: JPEG, max 10 MB per image.
Photos may be distributed across categories in any combination.
Users may preview and replace photos before final submission.
Submitted photos cannot be deleted or changed after confirmation.
EXIF information will be captured automatically where available.
If EXIF data is missing, photographers must enter the required information manually.
Entries are open to residents of African countries only.
Photographs must be the original work of the submitting photographer.
Sony reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not meet the entry rules.
Shortlisted photographers must supply the original RAW or camera file for each shortlisted image, plus proof of identity and eligibility, within 7 days of notification. Entries not verified in time will be disqualified.
Editing and authenticity: The entry must originate from digital photograph. Post-capture manipulation is permitted, provided its extent is disclosed in the image description. Computer-generated or AI-generated content must not be the origin of the entry.
