The Arts-Muse Fair

Submissions are invited for thought provoking Flash Fiction and Poetry for the 2018 edition of the Kreative Diadem Annual Creative writing competition. The contest is opened for young writers aged 21 years or younger.   ELIGIBILITY/RULES 1.       Entrant must be 21 years or younger   as at December, 2018 2.       It is open to Nigerian Residents only 3.       Submitted works must not have been published   before the submission 4.       Every entrant is allowed to participant in only one category (flash fiction or poetry) FLASH FICTION The maximum words for flash fiction is 1, 500 words. POETRY CATEGORY All poems must have a title, must be original work of the entrant and must not exceed 40 lines DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION Submission closes on November 10, 2018. Shortlists will be announced on December 15, 2018. CASH PRIZES 1.        Poetry Category 1 st prize: N30, 000 2 nd prize: N15, 000 3 rd Prize: N5, 000 2.       Flash Fiction

The Praxis Magazine online Hangout event held in Nigeria since three years now is set to debut in Durban, South Africa next week.  The inaugural Praxis Hangout, Durban, will be an intimate event in support of World Mental Health. The gathering aims to open up conversation about mental health challenges in the lives of creatives.  The Durban Hangout is a collaboration between @ukzn, Sadag and Praxis Magazine.  Guest speakers at the Durban event will include clinical psychologist Mr. Suntosh Pillay and senior clinical psychologist and arts enthusiast Dr. Thirusha Naidu. Guests are also invited to share their stories, as well as display their creative works, books, chapbooks, art work for sell during the networking section of the event.  Details   Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2018 Time: 10.30am to approx 12.30pm. Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College Centre for Creative Arts Boardroom Enquiries and rsvp: to Shannon Hopkins at  shannon.hopki

Shortlists for the various categories of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) 2018 Literary Prizes have been released. ANA gives out various categories of prizes to winning writers at its annual conventions. The shortlists were released by the panel of judges comprising Prof Nelson Fashina of University of Ibadan, Prof. Effiong Johnson, University of Uyo and Ismaila Bala Garba of Bayero University, Kano. Other members were Dr Owojecho Omoha of University of Abuja, Prof. G. M. T. Emezue of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo. Denja Abdullahi, ANA President The shortlisted authors and titles of their books are: ANA PROSE FICTION PRIZE The Beginning of Everything Colourful by Onyeka Nwelue Hang No Clothes Here by Bolaji Olatunde The Longest Trial by Uchenna Eze Absolution by Oreva Ode-Irri The Return of Half-Something by Chukwudi Eze    ANA DRAMA PRIZE Teeth set on Edge  by Akin Bello Brother by Acha

As part of the high-points in the commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, The Shade of Women Foundation (TSWF) invites entries of exceptional short stories, thought provoking poems and instructive artworks/illustrations or photographs from interested poets, short story writers, artists and photographers themed around “Empowering Girls in Times of Conflict.” The Shade of Women Foundation is committed towards improving the lives of women through programmes leading to social and economic empowerment. It also provides legal services for women in dire circumstances who need intervention as well as providing accommodation and housing assistance for the vulnerable and provide emergency shelter for and supportive services for battered women and children. RULES OF ENTRY 1.       Entries should themed around “Empowering Girls in Times of Conflict.” 2.       Short stories should be between 1500 words to 2000 words 3.       Three (3) poems of not more than thir

The Minna Book and Art Festival (MinnaBAF) which held last week in Minna, Niger state celebrated the life and writings of late writer Abubakar Gimba who passed away in February 2015. Under a panel named “ Remembering Abubakar Gimba ”, panellists that included the late writer’s daughter, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Gimba, discussed critical issues the late author treated in his books such as corruption and promotion of women rights. The uncommon humility and philanthropy of the late author as one of the greatest Nigerian novelists ever to emerge from Northern Nigeria also came under focus as participants recalled his support to people under need and patronage to the arts.   The 'Remembering Abubakar Gimba' panel at MinnaBAF According to Abdullahi Ismaila and BM Dzukogi, the late novelist remains the greatest funder and motivator of the Niger state chapter of ANA. They recalled the late writer consistently funding ASCAFS, the flagship project of ANA Niger for over

The Purple Hibiscus Trust announces call for the 11th edition of its creative writing workshop. Applications for the workshop will be open until October 15, 2018. The workshop, which would be run by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will start from November 20 to November 30, 2018. HOW TO APPLY Applications will be via email to  purplehibiscus2018@gmail.com . The email subject should read ‘Workshop Application.’ The body of the email should contain the following: your name, address, a few sentences about ‘yourself’ and a fiction or non-fiction writing sample between 200-1,000 words. The final shortlisted applicants will be notified on November 7, 2018. Accommodation will be provided for accepted applicants.

Goethe-Institut Nigeria is organizing a workshop for practicing and aspiring film journalists. Writers with a strong interest in culture, especially film, are encouraged to apply. 8 to 10 participants will be selected for the 5-day Film Journalism Workshop, which will take place daily from November 9 to 13, 2018. Language The working language of the workshop is English.  Target Group The workshop is open to practicing and aspiring film critics, journalists, students of film, researchers et c. Applicants with relevant experience in cultural journalism (with particular interest in - but not restricted to – film) will also be considered. Applicants must not be younger than 18 years old. Training Objectives Nigeria has one of the world's largest film industries, with global interest in its local content perpetually on the rise. Apart from classic Nigerian films of the 70s, as well as the popular Nollywood films and TV series, animation and documentary films ar