The Dusty Manuscript Contest—Apply (Awards: Over 1 Million Naira)
Yet another Book Prize is here! GTBank, Farafina and OkadaBooks are launching the “Dusty Manuscript” initiative. It is a brand
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Writing awards
Opportunity For Writers: The 2018 Writivism Short Story and Non-Fiction Prizes—Apply
The Writivism Prize is open for submissions. Young writers of short stories and non-fiction can now send in their works
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Judges Announce The Longlist For The 9Mobile Prize For Literature 2018
The 9mobile Prize for Literature is committed to encouraging new African writers. The longlist is made up of entries received
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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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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If you have an unpublished novel, perhaps you should consider entering it for the Graywolf Press Africa Prize.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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