What a dizzying kaleidoscope of emotions, concerns, revolts, longings, joys, protestations, pains, reflections, memories, agonies, dreams, fights, nightmares, wishes and much more, they have displayed! But no wishy-washy pathos. No revelling in sterile violence…
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This anthology collects 14 poems and short stories shortlisted for the inaugural edition of the Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize, BPLP 2023. The authors featured in this edition are Opeyemi Mensah Felix Bello, Nasiba Babale, Adedire Peter, Alobu Kelechi Emmanuel, Ifiokobong Etuk, Chinedu Gospel, Sodiq Alabi, Osieka Osinimu Alao, Peter Itanka, Elisha Oluyemi, Divine Inyang Titus, Tochukwu, Precious Eze, Hussani Abdulrahim, and Awwal Owolabi.
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The BPLP is an annual literary prize. Accepting both poetry and short fiction, it rewards the under-appreciated talent of young Nigerian creatives.
