Call for Entries: 2018 YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS AWARD

Call for Entries: 2018 YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS AWARD

In a bid to promote, test, reward, recognize and award young Nigerian writers of creative works. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has announced the opening/call for entries for the 2018 edition of her annual award.

Call for Submission/Nomination

Nominations may be submitted in one of four categories:

CATEGORIES OF AWARDS

POETRY AWARD

Ify Omalicha Agwu Award for Teen poets (Between the ages of 7 and 15)

Sesan Ajayi Award for Young Poets (Between the ages of 18 and 35)

DRAMA AWARD

Dapo Adelugba Award for Young Nigerian Playwrights (Between the ages of 18 and 35)

Ola Rotimi Award for Teen Playwrights (Between the ages of 7 and 15)

PROSE AWARD

Akinwumi Isola Award for Young Nigerian Novelists (Between the ages of 18 and 35)

Festus Iyayi Award for Teen Novelists (Between the ages of 7 and 15)

INDIGENOUS LITERATURE AWARD

Imam Abubakar Award for Hausa Literature (Between the ages of 18 and 35)

D.O. Fagunwa Award for Yoruba Literature (Between the ages of 18 and 35)

Pita Nwana Award for Igbo Literature (Between the ages of 18 and 35)

Conditions of entry

• The Award is open to Nigerian Citizens normally resident in Nigeria under the age of 35.
• Entries must be the original and published work of the author.
• Participation is free
• Individual writer must attach a copy of their CV.
• Only one entry per person.
• Entries close on 31^st of September, 2018. Late entries will not be accepted.
• Each entry must be submitted as a hard copy. The entrant’s information must be attached on a separate page.
• 10 copies of the submitted book(s) must be included
• Entries will not be returned, so remember to keep a copy.
• An entry will be disqualified if it is handwritten or in manuscript formats (entries must be printed copies).
• Entries are read and judged by a panel selected by judges. If, in the opinion of the judges, no entry meets the standard expected, no award will be made. The judge’s decision is final. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw any unsuitable entry.
• Copyright of submitted work will remain with the author. The names of winning entrants and copies of their winning entries may be published on the Society’s blog.
• All finalists will be notified by October 15^th, 2018.

Benefits/Prizes to be Won

1. Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants
2. Certificate of Award alongside Certificate of Achievement will also be given to all winners
3. Free Membership into the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Publishers
4. Free promotion/publicity of winning books online and in newspapers
5. All winners are entitle to1000 E-Books pack
6. No monetary Prize for now

 Contact information:

For queries:

societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com, grouponlinenigeria@gmail.com, 08072673852,

For submissions:

 The Awards Coordinator, Young Nigerian Writers Award, P.O. Box 6332, Agodi Gate, Ibadan.

SYNW commiserates with Fagunwa family over death of beloved Mother

SYNW commiserates with Fagunwa family over death of beloved Mother

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers has registered their condolence to the prestigious family of the Late foremost Yoruba Novelist and pioneer author - Daniel Olorunfemi Fagunwa, popularly known as D. O. Fagunwa, over the death their beloved wife and mother - Late Chief Elizabeth Adebanke Fagunwa.

In a statement signed by the National President of the forum, Mr. Wole Adedoyin, the SYNW joins voice with writers all over the world to mourn the demise of the late literary promoter who throughout her life was committed to sustaining and promoting the footprints and the leviathan legacies left by her late husband in the literary field of life.

He described the late Mrs. Fagunwa as a virtuous woman who played great roles in advancing, peaking and championing the cause of literary activities across the country, especially through the Fagunwa Foundation which is founded to promote the literary works of the late legend. 

On his own part, the National Secretary of SYNW, Izunna Okafor described the demise as a great loss to the literary community. He said although Late Mrs. Fagunwa died at 85, having lived a purposeful life, the literary community would always miss her presence.

In a bid to mourn and honour the great woman, Izunna further stated that the National body of the SYNW has resolved that this year's edition of the Fagunwa Day will no longer hold, as it has been postponed to next year, following the news of the demise.

Fagunwa Day is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, and has been running since the year 2011.

My Father Was A Man Of Integrity — Ike Achebe

My Father Was A Man Of Integrity — Ike Achebe

 

By Izunna Okafor

The late erudite Nigerian writer and quintessential literati – Prof. Chinua Achebe has been described as a man of integrity and a well-respected man of great repute.

The first son of the legend, Chief Ike Achebe made this known in Awka while discussing with a team of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter) who paid him a courtesy visit in his office located inside the Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

Chief Achebe, who narrated with historical instances, the axiomatic styles of life lived by his late father, also divulged the pretty fact that those lifestyles, the tenets he pursued and the vestiges he left behind made him stand out in the international community and to remain worthy of celebration, even after his exit from the realm of the earth.

Earlier in his speech, the Coordinator of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter) Izunna Okafor revealed that the aim of the visit was to discuss with the son of the literary legend, the journey so far of the organisation’s initiative and annual programme aimed at celebrating the life, works and leviathan legacies of the late champion who died on the 21st March 2013.

He narrated how the idea came to him, owing to the fact that since the demise of literary crackerjack in 2013, that nothing had been done to celebrate him, as everybody had now forgotten about him, thereby necessitating such a great concept.

He stated that the annual literary event started and has been running since November 16th 2016 in memory and honour of the late icon, and is being sponsored through voluntary financial supports from members of the forum (SYNW) in the state.

Responding to the well-structured tranche by tranche epos of the event, and gargantuan level of achievements so far recorded as narrated by Izunna; Chief Ike Achebe registered his heartfelt joy that knew no bound, hearing the wonders of the event, and seeing some copies of magazines/essay and poetry anthologies produced for event in 2016 and 2017 editions.

He showered panegyrics on the young writers for embarking on such a great initiative and making great things out of it, and also charged them to sustain the tempo, even as advised them not to rely or hope on any immediate benefits from the event, nor be lured away by some people who may come later to deceptively disrepute the event and damage the integrity behind it.

He also avowed his readiness and openness to assist the organisation in any way he could, anytime they call upon him, even as he promised to partake actively in this year’s edition of the event coming up as usual on November 16th, which is Achebe’s date of birth.

In their votes of thanks, the state deputy coordinator of the SYNW Mr. Chuks Njoku, and the state Secretary General of the group, Miss Ezinne Anaekwe expressed their gratitudes to Chief Achebe for welcoming, advising them and creatively rubbing mind together with them for such an extensive time, irrespective of his very tight and busy schedule.

http://www.pengician.com/2018/04/my-father-was-a-man-of-integrity-ike-achebe/