Apply to the WittyPel Poetry Competition for Young Nigerian Poets!
Stand a chance to win a cash prize of up to sixty thousand naira.
Whether you’re an experienced poet or a rookie, we encourage you to share your voice and showcase your talent. This is a great opportunity to have your work recognized and to connect with other passionate writers. Submit your poetry and get an invitation to the final stage, where you could be one of the winners.
Theme:
Poetry can be on any theme or subject of your choice.
NB: AI generated poems will be automatically disqualified.
Eligibility:
Open to Nigerian poets living in Nigeria aged 18 to 24 years old.
Competition Stages:
- Stage 1: Submission (August 5th – August 12th)
During this stage, poets are invited to submit their written work. The top 10 entries will be selected based on the judging criteria. - Stage 2: Live Performance (August 14th)
The top 10 poets will be invited to perform their poems on Zoom. This stage will determine the top 3 winners of the competition.
Prizes:
The total cash prize is sixty thousand naira, which will be shared among the top 3 winners.
Submission:
Email your poem to: penglishliterature1@gmail.com
Judging Criteria:
- Quality of the piece
- Figurative Expression
- Physical Word Placement
- Use of Poetic Devices
- Grammar
- Overall Message
Deadline:
August 12th
Notification:
Selected finalists will be notified via email by August 13th.
Knock knock knock
Let me hit the door to imperfections
When my heart pound so fast and hard
My breath airing ten pounds
Let my feet walk faster
Fast enough to hear no one words
I was told it’s called imperfections
When then, my hands can’t function well
My legs misleading my step
And, correct my mistake
Pleading for the better tomorrow
Admit my wrongs and recreate my future
Let me hit the door to imperfections
And, try not to make same mistake
Because, it’s called twice choice
Bibi Writes
Interested