Call for Submissions: 20.35 Africa: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry

An opportunity for poets all over the African continent to submit their works for publishing, in an anthology meant for global consumption, has been offered, for individuals aged between 20 and 35 years.

The anthology, tagged 20.35 Africa: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry, is described as a project intended to "curate contemporary African poetry".

On this, a press release from Brittle Paper reads: "20.35 Africa: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry is a project with the intention of curating contemporary African poetry.

"The anthology, which has in its editorial team, Ebenezer Agu, Gbenga Adeoba, Chisom Okafor, D. E. Benson, and Osinachi, is with a focus on the young and the established African poets—about 30-40 poets, all within 20-35 years.

"The anthology is guest-edited by Safia Elhilo (joint winner of 2015 Brunel International African Poetry Prize and 2016 Sillerman First Book Prize winner) and Gbenga Adesina (joint winner of 2016 Brunel International African Poetry Prize), both of whom will be working with the team of editors for the period of the anthology’s production.

"It is the sincerest wish of the editors that the anthology, when published, would be the first of its kind in Africa, would go a long way in covering areas in African poetry which has, until now, remained bare and fallow.

"Therefore, 20.35 Africa: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry would create a platform for the best of the generation’s poets from Africa, present a representation of the outlook of Africa’s contemporary and possible future poetic voices, make poetry accessible and available  to African readers, and reassert the authority of young African poets (within 20-35 years) on the world stage.

"The anthology will be available for free download when published."

As read in the list of instructions, submissions are allowed only from African poets.

In explaining what is meant by African poets, 20:35 define an African poet as "someone born in Africa, or whose parents (at least one) is African, or someone who currently lives in Africa, at least for a minimum of 10 years."

"Poets who were born in African countries, and have lived up to ten years of their lives there, but are currently pursuing an academic course in non-African countries can also submit." The explanation continues.

Entries are also expected from budding and established poets whose ages are 20 and 35 years.

Submissions may cut across various themes and a maximum of three poems is also allowed.

For full instructions and explanations, you may CLICK HERE


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(SCHOLARSHIP) Apply For Fully-Funded KNUST/MasterCard Foundation Scholarship

The MasterCard Foundation, in collaboration with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, is currently giving offers of scholarships to students from Ghana and other African countries.

This scholarship covers the 2018/2019 Academic Session and is meant for undergraduates.

About the eligible fields of study, it is stated that there is a preference for Science students; however, all subjects are considered.

As sourced from schoolnewsng, the scholarship offers a comprehensive financial support which includes full tution, on-campus accommodation, transportation and monthly stipend.

It also offers the opportunity to be enrolled on an accelerated Master’s Degree after undergraduate studies with an MCF Partner institution in the USA.

As contained in the post, the offers of the scholarship read: "Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).

"Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.

"Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring.
Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back), and uniquely sourced internships.

"An academic environment where faculty and students engage with global issues.

"The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.

"The opportunity to be enrolled on an accelerated Master’s Degree after undergraduate studies with an MCF Partner institution in the USA."

A brief description of the scholarship is also given thus: "The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant university education.

"It embodies an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure student academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further social and economic change for Africa."

You may check the full instruction—CLICK HERE

(TRENDING) Call for Submissions: Praxis Magazine For Arts and Literature

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Here is an opportunity for artists and writers across the globe to have the products of their artistic and literary talents brought to the world.

An online magazine, Praxis Magazine for Arts and Literature, is calling for the submissions of artistic or literary works.

These works may include photography chapbooks, essays, poems, prose works, spoken word poetry amongst others.

On their website, a short information about the magazine is given thus:

"Praxis Magazine is a platform for artists and writers to commune, debate, and progress their craft respectively.

"We cover literary events across Africa, give voice to emerging writers and artists, and even promote literature in indigenous languages, e.g Yoruba, Hausa, Swahili, Naija Languej etc.

"We are equally interested in promoting podcast culture in Africa which is why we have a podcast feature on our website that is dedicated to Interviews/Discussions on matters concerning Arts and Literature in Africa as well as Spoken Word poetry.

"We also publish reviews of Books and Films.

"Articles on any form of art, or introducing any particular artists, are welcome."

A number of guidelines, which are to be followed by anyone who wishes to submit his/her work(s), are also given on the website.

To have an in-depth understanding of the instructions, you may CLICK HERE.


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Apply for Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) 2018

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Having recorded success in their previous editions of the poetry prize, the association, Poets In Nigeria, has come up with the 3rd edition of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize.

For this year, 2018, there happily is an increase in the total amount of the prize money. The top three entrants are going to have a total sum of 300,000 naira shared amongst them, in the order of their respective positions.

The money is going to be shared as represented below:

1st Prize: 150,000 naira
2nd Prize: 100,000 naira
3rd Prize: 50,000 naira

While only the best three will win the cash prizes, the best 100 are going to have their poems featured in an anthology which will be distributed globally.

It is important to understand that this contest is open particularly to Nigerians who are studying in any tertiary institution— whether in Nigeria or the diaspora.

To have a better understanding of the requirements of this contest, kindly  CLICK HERE.