SEVHAGE author, Dul Johnson has clinched the Association of Nigerian Authors’ Prize for Prose 2017 with his remarkable novel, Across the Gulf. The award which is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in Nigeria was announced on the 28th of October, 2017. This comes four years after Dul was shortlisted for the Drama version … Continue reading
Ehizogie Iyeoma, Ikechukwu Nwaogu and Servio Gbadamosi are the three Nigerian writers who just arrived in Iseyin, Oyo State for the six weeks September to October 2016 edition of the Ebedi International Residency Program. Ehi’zogie Iyeomoan from Edo State has been described as a talented, young and energetic poet with the mastery of language and … Continue reading
Originally posted on Su'eddie in Life n' Literature:
So, we had our SEVHAGE Literary Festival here in Makurdi from October 16th to 17th [literary days] at Ejja Hotel and Suites.. It was so much fun! Now, we didn’t have the Makurdi mammoth crowd coming but we had some fun time. Wow! amu nnadi, the…
Two SEVHAGE authors, Su’eddie Vershima Agema and Terseer Sam Baki have been shortlisted for the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) National Literary Prize 2015. Su’eddie was shortlisted for the ANA/Abubakar Gimba Prize for Short Story with his 2014 published collection of short stories, The Bottom of Another Tale while Mr. Baki was shortlisted for the … Continue reading
Originally posted on SEVHAGE [MIDLAND] Reviews:
In 2012, Nigeria witnessed a flood. It was a result of the opening of the Lagdo dam. The reality of several families was changed. Lots of lives were lost, properties destroyed, homes swallowed and camps erected. It was a touching time for this nation and brought home what a…
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
Opening date – 8 February 2014 Closing date – 30th April 2014 The Writivism Short Story Prize is the heart of the Writivism program. This year, the prize has opened up to the entire continent, and is currently receiving entries from emerging writers. To boost regional participation, there shall be regional prizes, besides the overall … Continue reading
Do you love listening to stories or would you just want a really cool place to hang out in Makurdi on the first Saturday of December? Whatever it is, you are in good company! In the spirit of the Benue Carnival that runs through the whole of December, Purple Silver and SEVHAGE Literary and Development … Continue reading
The PEN Nigeria/Saraba Poetry Prize 2013 shall be awarded to the writer of the winning poem selected from all poems published in Saraba in 2012. The publishers and poetry editor of Saraba have made a longlist of five poems, from which Jumoke Verissimo will make a shortlist of 3 poems. The shortlist shall be announced on Wednesday, … Continue reading
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