Pan-Africanist Poetry Anthology | How to Submit
Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation Calls for Submissions to Pan-Africanist Poetry Anthology
The Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation (HCAF)—a cornerstone of literary excellence in Nigeria—is inviting poets across Africa and the diaspora to contribute to its Pan-Africanist Poetry Anthology. This timely project is a celebration of poetic voices that interrogate, reimagine, and reaffirm Africa’s identity and future in a globalized world.
What to Submit to the Pan-Africanist Poetry Anthology
The upcoming anthology centers on Pan-Africanism as a poetic and political lens. Poets are encouraged to write on themes that speak directly to the African condition and imagination, including:
- Sovereignty
- Blackness and Identity
- Neo-colonialism
- Governance
- Youth & Leadership
- Unity & Development
Submissions should engage boldly with these issues and reflect the continent’s complexities—its beauty, its pain, and its vast potential.
Submission Guidelines for the Pan-Africanist Poetry Anthology
- Poem Length: Maximum of 25 lines
- Format: Submit your poem as a document attachment (not pasted in the email body)
- Include: A short bio and a clear photograph of the writer
- Deadline: 30th June 2025
- Send submissions to: pan.africanism@hilltopfoundation.com.ng
Whether you’re from Lagos or Lusaka, Accra or Addis Ababa, New York or Nairobi—if you identify with the Pan-African spirit, your voice is welcome.
Why This Matters
At a time when global crises and internal contradictions threaten to undermine African cohesion and progress, poetry remains a space of resistance, memory, and reimagination. HCAF’s anthology aims to spark continent-wide dialogue by bringing together fierce, visionary voices through verse.
Not sure how to make your poem stand out? These 6 easy ways to keep readers engaged and hooked on your story can also be applied to crafting compelling poetry—especially when word limits are tight and every line must matter.
Learn From Fellow Poets
Revision, rejection, and reinvention are part of every writer’s journey. Let these 6 Nigerian poets share their thoughts on editing, rejections, and books to inspire your own process as you prepare your entry.
Final Word
The Pan-Africanist Poetry Anthology is a movement that urges African writers to articulate their truths and sharpen the language of liberation. If you have a poem that wrestles with Africa’s past or dreams up her future, now’s the time to write it—and send it.
For more information, follow Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation on social media or visit hilltopfoundation.com.ng.
