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Literary Challenge

Bakandamiya Literary Challenge

Bakandamiya Literary Challege is a competition established to spark the generation of well-researched and insightful creative contents in both English and Hausa. Winners take way money prizes, certificates and numerous perks.

Objectives of the competition

  1. To promote reading culture and creativity in society
  2. To facilitate the generation of insightful creative contents in English and Hausa
  3. To encourage creative writing and literacy in African languages

Areas of the competition

  1. Prose
  2. Poetry
  3. Play
  4. Literary critique
  5. Essay

Submissions and guidelines

  • The challenge question will be posted on the 1st of every month. It will be posted on the Facebook page of Bakandamiya Foundation.
  • The submissions will be made through the message inbox of the Bakandamiya Foundation Facebook page.
  • Participants have 72 hours (three days) before submissions close.
  • Two or more people are not allowed to submit one entry together
  • Bakandamiya Organisation staff and volunteers are not allowed to participate in the competition.
  • The use of AI content is strictly prohibited in the competition
  • A winner will be announced on between 7 – 10 of every month. Browse to see our past winners of the competition.

Criteria for evaluation

  1. Adequately convincing information and appropriate evidence – 25 points
  1. Detailed work showing the authenticity of context and research – 25 points
  1. Adherence to suitable writing guidelines and style – 25 points
  1. Meeting the specified number of words – 15 points
  1. Current and suitable references (where applicable) and originality of creativity – 10 points
  1. Submissions made after the specified deadline will be accepted.

Prizes to be won

  • Cash prize – ₦10,000  
  • A certificate of achievement
  • Publishing the winning content on one of Bakandamiya’s platforms
  • The winner will receive a one-month subscription to enjoy reading on Bakandamiya Books platform.
  • Listing the name and photo of the winner on Bakandamiya website
  • Other perks

It is our hope that this literary challenge will inspire generation of African writers to create and tell stories that will transform the continent as a contributor to global intellectual development.

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