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AGBOWO CURATES AN ISSUE ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

AGBOWO CURATES AN ISSUE ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Aug 29, 2023 | Gist Corner

Agbowó currently seeks submissions for their upcoming issue themed “The Woman Issue”. They are interested in works that explore the total scope of what it means to be a woman in today’s world. They ask: “What does it mean to be a woman in today’s world? How have the...
Nigerian Speculative Poet, Abu Bakr Sadiq, Wins 2023 Sillerman Prize for Poetry

Nigerian Speculative Poet, Abu Bakr Sadiq, Wins 2023 Sillerman Prize for Poetry

by MHEMBEUTER JEREMIAH ORHEMBA | Aug 7, 2023 | Gist Corner

Abu Bakr Sadiq, a 25 year old Nigerian poet, has been declared winner of this year’s Sillerman Prize for poetry. Marked as the eleventh recipient of the prize, Sadiq will receive a $1000 cash award and publication of his manuscript, “Leaked Footages”, as part of the...
The Muse: A Journal of Creative and Critical Writing Unveils Anniversary and Golden Jubilee Issue, No. 50

The Muse: A Journal of Creative and Critical Writing Unveils Anniversary and Golden Jubilee Issue, No. 50

by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Jul 22, 2023 | Gist Corner

Owned by the Department of English and Literary Studies, The Muse Journal is the oldest-surviving students’ journal in West Africa. Founded by Chinua Achebe, its 50th issue was unveiled and celebrated on 11 of July, 2023. Iheoma Uzomba served as the Chief Editor for...
The Caine Prize 2023  Shortlist Announced

The Caine Prize 2023  Shortlist Announced

by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Jul 15, 2023 | Gist Corner

Drawn from a pool of 297 entries from, 5 short stories have been shortlisted for the Caine Prize, 2023. They are: Yejide Kilanko (Nigeria) for ‘This Tangible Thing’, HarperVia (2023) Tlotlo Tsamaase (Botswana) for ‘Peeling Time (Deluxe Edition)’, TorDotCom (2022)...
KWAME MCPHERSON IS THE WINNER OF 2023 COMMONWEALTH SHORT STORY

KWAME MCPHERSON IS THE WINNER OF 2023 COMMONWEALTH SHORT STORY

by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Jul 3, 2023 | Gist Corner

The Commonwealth Writer’s Prize has finally announced this year’s winner, and it goes to Kwame McPherson for his story, “Ocoee”.  His story is described as a story that achieves a “thorny task” with “simplicity, humility, and real heart.” It interweaves Caribbean...
Feranmi Ariyo  and Gracia “Cianga” Mwamba are winners of the inaugural Bernadine Evaristo Prize for Poetry

Feranmi Ariyo  and Gracia “Cianga” Mwamba are winners of the inaugural Bernadine Evaristo Prize for Poetry

by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Jun 20, 2023 | Gist Corner

Drawn from a shortlist of six, Feranmi Ariyo (Nigeria) and Gracia “Cianga” Mwamba (Congo/USA) have been announced winners of the inaugural Bernadine Evaristo Prize for Poetry. Formerly known as Brunel International African Poetry Prize, it was first founded by ...
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