NOT ALL FATHERS LEAVE, adopts a near-vernacular diction and language to deliver the poet’s perspective which is both a humorous and valid analysis of a critical social issue. Hussani’s MELANIN GIRL features perfectly woven hyperbolic metaphors and images that are warm on the mind. The genius of history and culture in humorous verse is what ‘Akinlua’s DEITIES DONT SMILE delivers in twenty-seven deliciously original lines.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST [AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021] — ‘EXPRESS YOURSELF’
ng entries for the August/September 2021 edition of the BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST (BPPC). This edition welcomes expressive poems on any theme of the poets’ choice. Simply ‘Express Yourself’ in verse.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST [JUNE/JULY 2021] — ‘TELL TALL TALES’
We are receiving entries for the June/July 2021 edition of the BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST (BPPC). Themed TELL TALL TALES, this edition seeks fun-filled poetic yarns with humorous or sensational twists.
BPPC 2021: ZAKIYYAH DZUKOGI WINS APRIL / MAY EDITION
Zakiyyah Dzukogi is the first-place winner of the APRIL / MAY 2021 edition of the bi-monthly Brigitte Poirson Poetry Contest (BPPC) which awards ₦15,000, ₦10,000, and ₦5,000 for the first, second and third places respectively.
CỌ́N-SCÌÒ MAGAZINE: ‘REGENERATION’ [ISSUE 1, VOL. 2 | APRIL 2021] IS OUT
The literary offerings in Regeneration are full of light and hope, both of which are active ingredients for the medicine our world direly needs.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST [APR/MAY 2021] — ‘THE GLASS CEILING’
This edition welcomes first-hand poetic expressions of women’s ‘glass ceiling’ experiences in our modern society.
OLALEKAN DANIEL KEHINDE IS BPPC FEBRUARY / MARCH 2021 WINNER… AKOR & OLOWO CLINCH RUNNER-UP SPOTS
Olalekan Daniel Kehinde is the first-place winner of the FEBRUARY / MARCH 2021 edition of the bi-monthly Brigitte Poirson Poetry Contest (BPPC). Akor Agada Nathaniel and Olowo Qudus Opeyemi emerge runner-ups of the contest which awards ₦15,000, ₦10,000, and ₦5,000 for the first, second and third places respectively.
AYOKUNLE SAMUEL BETIKU WINS 9TH ERIATA ORIBHABOR POETRY PRIZE…OSHO TUNDE & YVONNE NEZIANYA EMERGE RUNNER-UPs
Ayokunle Samuel Betiku, Osho Tunde and Yvonne Nezianya are the winners of the Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP) 2020. This year’s edition awards ₦100,000 in cash prize to the top three poems.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST [FEB/MAR 2021] — ‘WHAT WOULD YOUR ANCESTORS SAY?’
We are receiving entries for the February / March 2021 edition of the BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST (BPPC). The theme is ‘WHAT WOULD YOUR ANCESTORS SAY?’.
EOPP 2020: AGEMA, AWODIYA, BADMUS & KOLADE TO JUDGE ₦100,00 POETRY PRIZE
The judges for the N100,000 Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP) 2020 are S. Su’eddie Vershima Agema, Funke Awodiya, Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom and Jide Badmus.