Sprinng has unveiled this year’s shortlist for its poetry contest. In no particular order, here are the poets shortlisted:
- ‘Finding Faith within the Rubble’ by Adedokun Ibrahim
- ‘In The Aftermath of A War’ by Chinecherem Enujioke
- ‘All Things Are Deep’ By Chinuzoke Chinuwa
- ‘Migrant’ by Michael Emerald Oladosu
- ‘Onitsha: The Town of Bustles’ by Miracle Nwegbo
The shortlistees were chosen from a longlist which comprised of themselves and the following poets and their works:
- ‘Caged Memoir’ by Emmanuella Koori
- ‘A Song Inside My Belly’ by Mayowa Oladeji
- ‘War is a Plaything for Broken Men’ by Michael Bestman
- ‘Three-Legged Dreams’ by Victor Achi
- ‘Finding Metaphors for Boys Littered in My Country’ By Victor Obukata
Established in 2016 by Oyindamola Shoola and Kanyinsola Olorunnisola, Sprinng fosters a thriving network that empowers diverse African writers, amplifies their voices, and celebrates their literature.
The literary platform publishes literature, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, book reviews, interviews, anthologies, and more, connecting a devoted audience to the works of African writers. It conducts an annual creative Writing Fellowship for developing writers in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and South Africa.
Sprinng facilitates an Advancement Fellowship that helps develop content and professional communication skills to attain academic and career goals. It also runs an annual Poetry Contest with a unique theme to celebrate its anniversary. It establishes innovative programs and projects to remove barriers that African writers experience.
Congratulations Chinecherem, Chinuzoke, Michael, Adedokun, and Miracle on being shortlisted for this year’s Sprinng Annual Poetry Contest!
Visit the Sprinng website to read the awe-inspiring poems.
Bongiwe T. Maphosa
Bongiwe Maphosa is a budding author with a passion for storytelling. With her thought-provoking narratives, she takes her readers on a literary adventure. Bongiwe's works on the human condition from a fresh perspective have earned her recognition and publications in the Avbob Poetry Anthology of 2019, The Writer's Club of South Africa 2021, and JAY Lit in 2021. She hopes to cement her place in the literary community.
