OPEN TO Africans all over the world. PRIZE: N285,000 for one winner + publication. DEADLINE: 24th August 2024 11:59pm WAT In celebrating and making more visible the culture of criticism, SEVHAGE will award the E. E. SULE/SEVHAGE Prize for African Literary Criticism for an outstanding well-researched work of literary criticism or critical appraisal in form … Continue reading
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SEVHAGE Presents Chichi Uba’s ‘While We Watched’ (A Short Story)
Dear Readers,We are thrilled to announce the online publication of an easy-read emotionally charged short story, “While We Watched” by Chichi Uba. This poignant tale which was birthed earlier this month, takes us on a journey through the depths of raw pain, unexpected love, loss, and renewal. Set in the backdrop of a university … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING THE SEVHAGE LITERARY PRIZES 2023 WINNERS
The 2023 SEVHAGE literary competition collated several exciting entries from across several corners of Africa. With four categories to showcase the multifaceted talent of African writers, the celebrated judges – led by multiple award-winning renowned author, scholar, and teacher, Professor Hyginus Ekwuazi – were once again reminded of the incredible depth and breadth of our … Continue reading
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ANNOUNCING THE SEVHAGE LITERARY PRIZES 2023 SHORTLIST
The 2023 SEVHAGE literary competition collated several exciting entries from across several corners of Africa. With four categories to showcase the multifaceted talent of African writers, we are once again reminded of the incredible depth and breadth of our continent’s literary prowess. We are grateful to everyone who submitted entries for consideration of the various … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING THE E.E. SULE/SEVHAGE Prize for African Literary Criticism 2023 Shortlist
After critical readings and reviews, we are delighted to unveil an extensive shortlist for the E.E. Sule/SEVHAGE Prize for African Literary Criticism component of the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2023. In alphabetical order by first names, the works and their authors are as follows: Women and the Boko Haram Terrorists: Reading Trauma in Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s Buried … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING THE SEVHAGE CREATIVE NON-FICTION PRIZE 2023 SHORTLIST
After critical readings and reviews, we are delighted to unveil an extensive shortlist for the creative non-fiction component of the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2023. In alphabetical order by first names, the works and their authors are as follows: Grief: Its Invisible Gerund by Abasi-maenyin Esebre Against the Weather by Chimezie Chika The five stages of grief … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING THE SEVHAGE-LETICIA NYITSE SHORT STORY PRIZE 2023 SHORTLIST
After critical readings and reviews, we are delighted to unveil an extensive shortlist for the short story component of the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2023 named in honour of the writer and scholar, Professor Leticia Mbaiver Nyitse. In alphabetical order by first names, the works and their authors are as follows: The Girl Whose Family Drowned … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING THE SEVHAGE-KSR HYGINUS EKWUAZI POETRY PRIZE 2023 SHORTLIST
After critical readings and reviews, we are delighted to unveil an extensive shortlist for the poetry component of the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2023, named in honour of the revered Professor Hyginus Ekwuazi, and in collaboration with the African poetry collective, Konya Shamsrumi. In alphabetical order by first names, the works and their authors are as … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING THE SEVHAGE LITERARY PRIZES 2023 LONGLIST
The 2023 SEVHAGE literary competition collated several exciting entries from across several corners of Africa. With four categories to showcase the multifaceted talent of African writers, we are once again reminded of the incredible depth and breadth of our continent’s literary prowess. We are grateful to everyone who submitted entries for consideration of the various … Continue reading
SEVHAGE PRESENTS NEW POETRY RELEASES FROM NENGAK DANIEL GONDYI
SEVHAGE is thrilled to present two evocative poetry collections from Nengak Daniel Gondyi: Gesticulations on a Bike and Postcards from Salamaville. These welcome addition to Nigeria’s poetry scene touch the intricate facets of the human experience in it beautiful complexity. Nengak crafts his poems with clarity, beckoning readers to delve deep into the heart of his words. GESTICULATIONS … Continue reading
