Words Rhymes & Rhythm is thrilled to announce the call for submissions for the 2024 edition of the Eriata Oribhabor Poetry Prize (EOPP)! We invite Nigerian poets and literature lovers around the globe to submit their most powerful and thought-provoking poems for this prestigious prize.
The EOPP has been a beacon for emerging and established poets to shed light on pressing societal issues for over a decade. Once again, we seek poems exploring the themes of Unity, Truth, Justice, and Change.
Let your words inspire, challenge, and ignite conversations on Nigeria’s future.
PRIZES:
First Prize: ₦50,000 cash
First Runner-up: ₦30,000 cash
Second Runner-up: ₦20,000
The top 20 entries will be published in the 2023 EOPP anthology.
GUIDELINES:
- Submit one (1) original poem in the body of the mail. No attachments.
- Email submissions to SUBMISSIONS@WRR.NG with the subject: ‘EOPP 2024: NAME OF ENTRANT’.
- Include full name, contact details, and a brief biography in the email.
- Do not submit poems with profanity/vulgarity as they will be disqualified.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Nigerians resident worldwide are eligible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Deadline is December 13, 2024
- The judges’ decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entertained.
- There is no entry fee.
- Poets retain copyright but grant publication rights for the EOPP Anthology by submitting their works.
Join a legacy of poets who have used their craft to shape the conversation on Nigeria’s societal development! Your voice could be the one that sparks the change we all seek.
Established in 2012, EOPP is one of Nigeria’s longest-running poetry prizes. Read about its history, patron, & past winners here: https://authorpedia.net/csr/eopp/.
