We are thrilled to reveal the shortlisted poets for the June 2024 quarter Wakaso Poetry Prize. Congratulations to: We were incredibly impressed by the caliber of entries this quarter. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner!
In honour of the 59th birthday of Baba Dzukogi, a renowned literary figure in Nigeria, The Arts-Muse Fair and Poetic Wednesdays Initiative are excited to unveil a poetry contest. The competition theme, “Baba Dzukogi: Birthing a New Generation,” invites poets to showcase their creativity in 20 lines or fewer. This contest promises to celebrate Baba…
Mrs. Aisha Wakaso, a veteran journalist, child’s right activist, girl-child promoter, matron of Niger youths, fearless public affairs commentator and social crusader found it necessary to support arts in Nigeria by endowing a monthly poetry prize (online) of N20, 000 which started from November 2019. The prize was in honour of her late father, Captain…
