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: The judging process has been rigorous, led by the renowned Professors Hyginus Ekwuazi, Maria Ajima, and an exceptional team of readers and judges. Most of the entries we received this year were truly outstanding, with some narrowly … 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
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
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
![CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE EUGENIA ABU/SEVHAGE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR CREATIVE NON-FICTION 2024 [DEADLINE: 22nd September 2024 11:59pm WAT] – NO ENTRY FEE](https://sevhage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/eugenia-abu-september-2024.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE EUGENIA ABU/SEVHAGE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR CREATIVE NON-FICTION 2024 [DEADLINE: 22nd September 2024 11:59pm WAT] – NO ENTRY FEE")
OPEN TO anyone anywhere in the world. PRIZE: ₦1,000,000 [One Million Naira] for one winner + publication + have work as part of an exhibition in England. DEADLINE: 22nd September 2024 11:59pm WAT The Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE Creative Non-Fiction Prize looks to encourage exploration into the non-fiction genre among writers, while celebrating the legacy of Mrs … Continue reading
![11 BOOKS LONGLISTED FOR 2024 [NLNG] NIGERIA PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2024](https://sevhage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nigeria-prize-for-literature.jpeg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "11 BOOKS LONGLISTED FOR 2024 [NLNG] NIGERIA PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2024")
In the early hours of 13th July 2024, Nigerian Time, the longlist for the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas (NLNG) was released by its Advisory Board. This was released in a video featuring the three members of the Advisory Board comprising Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo (chair), Prof. Olu … Continue reading
1st July 2024 Following our announcement of the above-named prize on Friday 28th June 2024, we were made aware of some posts and comments made in reference to the prize by Pa Ikhide R Ikheloa. While we would like nothing better than to tune out the noise and focus on what we believe to be … Continue reading
![PRESS RELEASE: INCREMENT TO THE E. E. SULE/SEVHAGE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN LITERARY CRITICISM 2024 [DEADLINE: 24th August 2024]](https://sevhage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sevhage-k-l-prizes-2024-2.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "PRESS RELEASE: INCREMENT TO THE E. E. SULE/SEVHAGE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN LITERARY CRITICISM 2024 [DEADLINE: 24th August 2024]")
SEVHAGE is delighted to announce that the prize money for the E. E. Sule/SEVHAGE Prize for African Literary Criticism 2024 has been increased from ₦100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) to ₦285,000 (Two Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand Naira). This increase was made possible through the kind generosity of an anonymous donor, in recognition of the work … Continue reading
![CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: K & L FICTION PRIZE [DEADLINE: 29th August 2024 11:59 WAT]](https://sevhage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/k-and-l-2024-new.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: K & L FICTION PRIZE [DEADLINE: 29th August 2024 11:59 WAT]")
We are proud to announce the K & L Short Story Prize 2024, the SEVHAGE Prizes category for Short Fiction 2024, open to African writers globally. This year, we are open to stories that focus on mental health and reduce stigma while encouraging positive stories to promote well-being. This is open to the interpretation of the … Continue reading
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