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
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
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: Congratulations to everyone on the list and best wishes in all your … Continue reading
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: The shortlist for other categories will be announced in the coming days while the ultimate winners will … Continue reading
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 shortlist for other categories … Continue reading
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
SEVHAGE author, Dul Johnson has clinched the Association of Nigerian Authors/Abubakar Gimba Prize for Short Stories 2023 with the short story collection, When Dreams Burn (SEVHAGE/NIPRI, 2023). The ANA prizes, which are among the most prestigious literary prizes in Nigeria were announced on the 4th of November, 2023 at the Association’s annual convention held in … Continue reading
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 author, Abuchi Modilim, has been longlisted for the NLNG’s $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature with his book, The Brigadiers of a Mad Tribe. The announcement was made yesterday by Professor Akachi Ezeigbo, chair of the Advisory Board of the prize, at a press conference yesterday. It is a completely crazy world that Abuchi Modilim throws … Continue reading
Calling all African wordsmiths and literary trailblazers! Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of captivating storytelling and profound insights. The SEVHAGE Literary Prizes are back, bigger and better than ever before, and this time, we are calling on African writers from all corners of the globe to unleash their creative brilliance. … Continue reading
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