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
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 unveils a spellbinding collection of short stories – WHEN DREAMS BURN SHOOTING STARS – a celestial anthology of twelve tales gathered from the creative minds of Nigeria’s finest writers. 🌟 For a limited period, you can download it HERE. In this enchanting compilation, masterfully curated by S. Su’eddie Vershima Agema and Deborah Oluniran-Adeniyi, … Continue reading
THE BENUE BOOK & ARTS FESTIVAL 2022: Arts and the Convergence Already in its 4th year running, the Benue Book & Arts Festival (BBAAF’22) came alive from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th June, 2022. Virtual sessions held on Zoom and Facebook with physical meetings at the Metro Prime Hotel, High Level and Steam Lounge, Old … Continue reading
SEVHAGE and Konya SHAMSRUMI, popular poetry promoters in Africa, are proud to publish a brief history of july part II by the poet, Tares Oburumu. The chapbook is a collection of twenty-one poems that are “a personal meditation, an autobiographical exploration of a poet, the circumstances of his birth and his immediate lineage.” Tares Oburumu … 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
Do you want to take your writing to the next level? … Well, Makurdi is the destination and the Benue Book and Arts Festival (June 20 to 22, 2019) is the occasion. THREE WORKSHOPS – And you can apply for any or ALL of them! 1. If you are interested in any of the writing … Continue reading
Combining the oral literary form with the sophisticated style bestowed on the world by the ancient Greek poets, Mr Agema has described for us a lyrical universe in BRING OUR CASKET HOME. The collection is so enjoyable that I went through the over sixty poems in about three hours. The poet deploys all the usual … Continue reading
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