The winning poems stood out for their exceptional craft, emotional weight, and their ability to capture the complexities of the human and national experience.
Shortlist Announced: The Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP) 2025
We are delighted to unveil the shortlist for the Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP) 2025. Following thorough deliberations by the judging panel from a competitive longlist of submissions, ten outstanding...
Longlist Announced: The Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP) 2025
We are delighted to announce the longlist for the Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP) 2025. Following an overwhelming response from poets across Nigeria and beyond, the judging panel has selected...
Winners Announced for the Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize 2025
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize (BPLP), following a highly competitive selection process.
Shortlist Announced: The Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize 2025
We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize (BPLP), following a highly competitive review process that drew outstanding poetry and short fiction submissions from...
Longlist Announced: The Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize 2025
We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 2025 Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize (BPLP), following a rigorous review process by our judges. This year’s submissions reflected a remarkable range,...
Call for Submissions: The Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize 2025 – $400 Cash Prize
The Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize (BPLP) is back for 2025! Words Rhymes & Rhythm is proud to announce that the Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize (BPLP) has returned for the 3rd...
“Of Deadlines, and Curated Chaos”: An Introduction to ‘BREATHE’ — CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine (June 2025) by Jide Badmus
This “Breathe” issue is a literary buffet. I’m only able to take the lid off for the aroma to fill the room. I invite you to take a little break from the world’s chaos, grab a cup of your favourite beverage and fill your plate with this sumptuous meal of art.
From the Editor’s Desk: A Breath of Fresh Air — CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine ‘BREATHE’ Issue (June, 2025)
We invite you to immerse yourself in these pages, to find your moments of clarity, and to experience the liberating power of art that truly allows us to “Breathe.”
CỌ́N-SCÌÒ Magazine Unveils the “Breathe” Issue, Inviting Readers to Pause and Reflect
Through a diverse collection of poetry, prose, art, and photography, contributors offer vivid glimpses into what it truly means to breathe.