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 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
A total of 370 poems, 110 short stories, eleven creative non-fiction pieces and one poem for the secondary school category were entered for the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2019 competition. The judges had to take more time to ensure that they selected only the best in the different categories. Because only one entry was entered for … Continue reading
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SEVHAGE LITERARY PRIZES 2019 SEVHAGE Publishers and SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative present the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2019 in the categories of short stories, poetry and creative non-fiction. Submission Dates: 11th May 2019 to 26th May 2019 [23:58 GMT] LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Shortlist Announced: 11th June, 2019 … 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
sevhage 