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
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 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
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
![CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE E. E. SULE/SEVHAGE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN LITERARY CRITICISM 2023 [DEADLINE: 21st August 2023 11:59pm]](https://sevhage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE E. E. SULE/SEVHAGE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN LITERARY CRITICISM 2023 [DEADLINE: 21st August 2023 11:59pm]")
OPEN TO Africans all over the world. PRIZE: N100,000 for one winner. DEADLINE: 21st August 2023 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 of the essay. This … Continue reading
Title of Book: Musings: Reflections of a Burdened SoulAuthor: Dotun RejuNumber of Pages: 170Genre: Non-Fiction/Critical DiscoursePublisher: SEVHAGE A collection of twenty-six insightful and critical chapters of various thoughts on the Nigerian project by the transformational scholar, preacher, speaker and teacher, Dr Oladotun Reju. The book calls for a cerebral posturing to the nation while challenging several things … Continue reading
SEVHAGE Author, Alex Byanyiko is set to launch his collection of thirteen beautiful short stories, The Beautiful Thief on 12th June 2022 at the Raw Materials Research & Development Council, 17 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja. Themed ‘The Place of our Literature in the 21st Century & Beyond,’ the occasion will also serve as a platform … Continue reading
Title of Book: Coming Undone as Stitches TightenAuthor: Iquo DianaAbasiPublisher: SEVHAGE Publishers (Makurdi) 72 poems in four sections gracefully rendered to speak the spirit of a nation. Coming undone as stitches tighten brings together intriguing poems of personal and communal consequence. It covers diverse experiences, including love and longing, the environment, culture, music, governance, and death. … Continue reading
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