We are delighted to announce Bizuum Yadok’s In Defence of Leoparditude: A Case to Update an Indigenous African Literary Theory as this year’s E. E. Sule/SEVHAGE Prize for African Criticism winner. Yadok’s piece is insightful, and embodies the intellectual rigour, originality, and engagement with African literary traditions that the prize seeks to honour. His ability … Continue reading
We Are Thrilled to Announce the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2024 Shortlist! The journey to this moment has been both exhilarating and incredibly challenging. With an overwhelming number of exceptional entries received across the various categories, the task of narrowing them down to a longlist and a shortlist has been tough. The difference between the entries … Continue reading
It has been an incredible year with several wins, challenges and countless lessons. As a company, we embarked on several exciting projects, though some had to be paused for various reasons. A star of these, dear friends, is GRIEF DIARY by Tope Ogundare. This remarkable collection of thirty-two poems offers a confessional on feelings that … Continue reading
Join us for the Benue Book and Arts Festival [V], a vibrant intercontinental cultural event that showcases the rich creativity of diasporans in England and also celebrates Nigeria’s Middle Belt through various artistic expressions. There are two main dates to look forward to and two major cities: Nottingham, United Kingdom 25th January 2025Makurdi, Nigeria 21st … Continue reading
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
Prize: N1,000,000 The Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Non-Fiction celebrates outstanding creative nonfiction pieces from writers worldwide, highlighting voices that challenge, inspire, and/or provide deep insights into the human experience. The prize is in honour of the distinguished and widely celebrated Nigerian broadcast journalist, writer, and media consultant, Eugenia Abu. The judging process has … Continue reading
The SEVHAGE Prizes 2024 have been a remarkable journey so far, with 857 entries received across three categories: K & L Prize for Fiction Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Non-Fiction E. E. Sule/SEVHAGE Prize for African Literary Criticism The judging process has been rigorous, led by the renowned Professors Hyginus Ekwuazi, Maria Ajima, and … Continue reading
Makurdi, Nigeria – November 2024 The SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative, in collaboration with SEVHAGE Publishers, is excited to provide an update on the 2024 SEVHAGE Prizes. This year’s competition launched in the second quarter with calls for submissions in Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, and Literary Criticism. The submission window closed on 22nd September, and we … Continue reading
Afrika-Writes 2024 is excited to return for its annual literary festival, taking place from October 16th to 19th in Abuja, Nigeria in both physical and virtual formats. Themed “The Third Space: Identity & Indigenous Knowledge Production,” this year’s event promises to explore cultural identity, indigenous knowledge, and the ongoing journey towards mental and epistemological freedom … Continue reading
What is your full name and what is the meaning of your Igbo name? Where are you from and has your native background any leanings on your writing? My full name is Ifeanacho MaryAnn Uchechukwu. There’s more sha but this is what the government knows. Uchechukwu means the will of God. My complete version of my surname … Continue reading
