100 INFLUENTIAL NIGERIAN WRITERS UNDER 40
At the end of every year, it is the tradition of Nigerian Writers Awards (NWA) to release 100 outstanding Nigerian Writers
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Writing awards
SSDA Releases The Longlist For The $1000 Short Story Day Africa Prize
On the 6th of December 2017, SSDA released the longlist for the $1000 short story day Africa prize. This year they sought
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Winners Of The ₤18,000 Morland Writing Scholarships 2017
The judges of the Morland Writing scholarships have decided on who the four new Morland Writing Scholars for 2017 are.
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Apply For The Graywolf Press Africa Manuscript Prize ($12,000)
If you have an unpublished novel, perhaps you should consider entering it for the Graywolf Press Africa Prize. This amazing
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A Football-Themed Essay Competition. (Award: N100,000)
This writing contest is organized by Goal.com, in collaboration with the University of Sussex. The idea is to engage Nigerians
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4 Nigerians Make The 2017 Writivism Shortlist
I am excited about the 2017 Writivsm shortlist because my friend, Blessing Christopher made the shortlist this year. Before she
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Jowhor Ile, Wins 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Nigerian writer, Jowhor Ile, is the official winner of the 2016 edition of Etisalat Prize for Literature. Etisalat prize for
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Win $1000 In The Pensters Essay Contest
If you’re student who enjoys writing, don’t miss this opportunity to win a $1000 grant. The essay contest is being
Read MoreANNOUNCING THE 2018 GOLDEN BAOBAB PRIZE
The Golden Baobab prize is the brainchild of the Ghanaian based organisation, Golden Baobab Foundation for Education led by Deborah Ahenkorah.
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Short Story Day Africa 2017—Apply
Awards: First Prize $800 Second Prize: $200 Third Prize: $100 It’s time to start writing for the Short Story Day
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