…The poets delivered original poetry of sentiments, emotions, subjectivity and imagination and the poems touch on the natural and the artificial, the ideal and the realistic, the physical and emotional passion.
— Kukogho Iruesiri Samson
These poems are the top 20 poems of the BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST (BPPC) February/March 2022. Poets featured in this edition are Philip Chijioke Abonyi, Emuobome Jemikalajah, Akan Ruth, Chinedu Gospel, Adéníran Abdbasit Adéyẹmí, Olowo Qudus Opeyemi, Blessing Omeiza Ojo, Enobong Ernest Enobong, Wisdom C. Nwoga, Olalekan Daniel Kehinde, Ejiga Faith Happiness, Balogun Bashit, Olajuwon Joseph Olumide, Osho Oláìítán Jeremiah, Ojo Ilemobayo, Hussani Abdulrahim, Abdulkareem Abdulkareem, Adeleye Adegboyega Oluwaremilekun, Umaru Jennifer Ugbede-Ojo and Anuoluwa Olusegun Soneye. The BPPC is a monthly writing contest aimed at rewarding the under-appreciated talent of young Nigerian poets. It awards ₦30,000 in prize money to the top three entries.
