We are thrilled to announce the longlist for the K & L Prize for Fiction 2024! This SEVHAGE category for short fiction is open to African writers globally and celebrates stories that address themes of mental health, aiming to reduce stigma while encouraging positive narratives that promote well-being. The competition, which invites submissions of 800-2000 … Continue reading
SEVHAGE is proud to present ‘The Man with Two Heartbeats!’, an evocative short story that explores love, identity, and self-discovery. In this story, you will journey alongside Stella as she navigates the complexities of relationships that challenge her ideals and beliefs. This story is set within the vibrant backdrop of a Nigerian university, blending the … Continue reading
Brian was fed up with our marriage. I couldn’t really blame him, but the question that kept ringing in my head was, how did we get here? Brian and I met in high school. I was part of the popular group, known for my gymnastics and cheerleading skills. My grades were okay, except for maths. … 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 unveils a spellbinding collection of short stories – WHEN DREAMS BURN SHOOTING STARS – a celestial anthology of twelve tales gathered from the creative minds of Nigeria’s finest writers. 🌟 For a limited period, you can download it HERE. In this enchanting compilation, masterfully curated by S. Su’eddie Vershima Agema and Deborah Oluniran-Adeniyi, … Continue reading
Title of Book: Literature, Tradition and Society: A Festschrift on Kyuka LilymjokEditors: Asabe Kabir Usman; Aisha Umar, M; and Safiya Ismaila YeroPublishers: SEVHAGE Publishers (Makurdi) This book is a collection of fifteen insightful chapters that interrogate the works of award-winning writer, scholar, and administrator, Professor Adamu Kyuka Usman a.k.a Kyuka Lilymjok. Kyuka Lilymjok is the author … Continue reading
Do you want to take your writing to the next level? … Well, Makurdi is the destination and the Benue Book and Arts Festival (June 20 to 22, 2019) is the occasion. THREE WORKSHOPS – And you can apply for any or ALL of them! 1. If you are interested in any of the writing … Continue reading
In collaboration with the Association of Nigerian Authors (Benue State Chapter), it is our pleasure to release the collection of short stories, A Basket of Tales (download A Basket of Tales – Benue ANA Anthology) The collection is made of twenty-five exciting short stories from award winning, emerging and intriguing writers including Unoma Azuah, Hyginus Ekwuazi, Maria … Continue reading
We are proud to announce that starting from today, SEVHAGE Publishers in collaboration with SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative and in some cases, other creative bodies or like organisations will be publishing some e-books across the genres to celebrate literature and the word especially as presented from Africa. It is our hope that through this … Continue reading
He was a fiercely ambitious youngman, intent on making loads of money and breaking free from the tenacious clutch of want. He resented his papa, who was too contented for his liking, but his mama was his heroin; she was the antithesis of her husband. Shana did nothing in life without stopping to consider whether … Continue reading
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