Ibadan Literature Prize calls for entries
Entries have been
invited for the Ibadan Literature Prize. The literary contest which has
just debuted in the Oyo State capital is organised by Emgee Publishing
Limited.
A total of $4,000
will be won by participants in the contest divided into four
categories.Interested writers are free to submit works in the short
story, children, Hausa and Yoruba languages categories. Three winners
in each category will share $1,000. The first place winner will get
$500; second, $300 and the third place winner gets $200.Apart from
monetary benefit, certificates of merit and plaques will also be given
to winners while all the winning entries will be published in
anthologies later in the year.
Explaining the
motive behind the introduction of the prize, president of Emgee
Publishing Limited, Muda Ganiyu, disclosed that it is “to encourage
creative writing and reading among Nigerian youth.” He added that
creative stories in Yoruba and Hausa languages were included “to
encourage writing and reading in indigenous languages.” Mr Ganiyu said
those interested in participating in the competition should visit the
company’s website, www.emgeepublishing.com or e-mail
info@emgeepublishing.com for details.
Entry forms are available for download on the company’s website while submission of entries closes on April 30, 2011.
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