In the coming days, we are delighted to begin sharing some of the exceptional works that have been recognised in the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes competitions for both 2023 and 2024. As part of our commitment to celebrating African voices, we will be posting these winning entries on the blog, starting with pieces from the Creative … Continue reading
It has gone so fast. The speed with which the downtrodden victims of tragic events are mourned these days frightens me. People in government hardly give a damn. With zero empathy they deftly move on. Life must go on. The dead are truly left to bury the dead.My heart bled when the nation woke up … Continue reading
SEVHAGE is proud to announce the official release of Owuro Rising – Book One, a powerful debut novel by Michael Olugbenga Olobadola, marking a fresh and resonant voice in contemporary African speculative literature. Blending supernatural lore, sharp social commentary, and gripping storytelling, Owuro Rising takes readers deep into a mystical and politically charged version of … Continue reading
Sometimes, you wait to see if an announcement would come to say the passage of someone dear is a rumour or mistake. However, when it comes from some sources, you know it is an idle wish. And so is the case with our dear Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1938-2025), beloved literary icon, generous spirit, and noted … Continue reading
When you think of love as an organ, you think of the heart. But the journey of attraction usually starts at the intersection of eyes—before a malfunctioning traffic light—flashing emotions. A gaze into the eyes is a probe into the soul. In Mellexy Through Your Eyes, Lanre Sonde holds a steady lens on themes of … Continue reading
(Being a text of the Keynote Address at the Benue Book and Arts Festival (V) held in Makurdi at Empire Suites on 21st February, 2025) Let me begin this keynote address by sharing a quote from my favorite playwright and thinker, Bertolt Brecht, who famously said, “Anyone who wishes to speak the truth must have … Continue reading
Title: Nigeria Meets Sweden: An Intercultural CookbookAuthor: Philippe GlagoYear of Publication: 2024 (First Published 2022)Publishers: SEVHAGEPage Extent: 74 PagesReviewer: Professor Maria Ajima A popular idiom avers that the road to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Through the ages, this has proven true as food has been used in times past to conquer nations … Continue reading
[Makurdi, Benue state] – From the food basket of the nation, we are excited to announce Baaji Aondoakura as the BBAAF slam champion for the Benue Book And Arts Festival (Edition V) held on the 22nd of February, 2025 at Metro Prime Hotel, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. He won N150,000 and has become the first … Continue reading
We are excited to announce Azizah Bello as the winner of the inaugural Vivian Ihaza [SEVHAGE] Teen Poetry Prize 2024, with her poem, ‘Ode to Innocence’, earning her the grand prize of N220,000 and a digital certificate. Following closely are Alaga Unwomanumu with the poem, ‘First Confession; A Burning Haibun’ and Grace Orobosa with ‘Clad … Continue reading
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Vivian Ihaza [SEVHAGE] Teen Poetry Prize 2024, celebrating the exceptional talents of young Nigerian poets aged 12 to 17. This prize honors the memory of Vivian Ihaza, a compassionate individual, seasoned professional, and advocate for knowledge-sharing and the arts. The shortlisted poems, presented in alphabetical … Continue reading
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