4 October 2023
Purple Hibiscus, review by Jaachi Anyatonwu
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 4 October 2023
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BOOK REVIEW | “PURPLE HIBISCUS” SUMMARY: A TALE OF OPPRESSION, REBELLION, AND REDEMPTION

Purple Hibiscus, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is an exquisite novel about the emotional turmoil of adolescence, the powerful bonds of family, and the bright promise of freedom. Here's an intriguing summary of Purple Hibiscus, written by Jaachi Anyatonwu.
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2 October 2023
The 2023 Shortlist of the Pengician Poetry Chapbook Prize
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 2 October 2023
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ANNOUNCING THE SHORTLIST AND WINNERS OF THE PENGICIAN POETRY CHAPBOOK PRIZE

After careful consideration and rigorous evaluation, the judges for the 2023 Pengician Poetry Chapbook Prize—Ugwu Leonard, Iwu Jeff, and Maxwell Opia-Enwemuche—have selected a shortlist that exemplifies the depth and creativity of African poetry.
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29 September 2023
Caleb Mwangome
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 29 September 2023
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NEW EPISODE: AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH OLUWATOSIN ISAAC FEATURING CALEB MWANGOME

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Poemify Podcast! Hosted by Oluwatosin Isaac, this episode features a special guest, Caleb Mwangome, a talented Kenyan poet and […]
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22 September 2023
OVERLAND
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 22 September 2023
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THE OVERLAND 2023 NEILMA SIDNEY SHORT STORY PRIZE

The Australian literary magazine Overland Literary Journal is looking for short fiction stories up to 3000 words on the theme of ‘travel', with imaginative, creative, and literary interpretations encouraged.
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15 September 2023
African poets call for submission, sillerman book prize for poetry, commonwealth poetry prize
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 15 September 2023
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2 OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR AFRICAN POETS

Calling all African poets! There are two exciting opportunities to submit your work right now. The Commonwealth Foundation Poetry and Spoken Word Prize and the Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry are both open for submissions from poets living and working in Africa.
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22 July 2023
Sophy Bless
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 22 July 2023
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NEW EPISODE – POEMIFY PODCAST: AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH OLUWATOSIN ISAAC FEATURING SOPHY BLESS

On Poemify Podcast we celebrate the beauty and diversity of African art. Our show features interviews with African creatives. Joining us today is Sophy Bless.
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4 July 2023
Márọkọ
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 4 July 2023
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LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR Márọkọ ISSUE II

Márọkọ, the annual print and digital journal proudly published by the Lagos International Poetry Festival, is excited to announce its call for submissions for its second issue.
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1 July 2023
Poemify Podcast interviews Damilola Jonathan Oladeji
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 1 July 2023
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NEW EPISODE – POEMIFY PODCAST: AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH OLUWATOSIN ISAAC FEATURING DAMILOLA JONATHAN OLADEJI

On Poemify Podcast we celebrate the beauty and diversity of African art. Our show features interviews with African creatives. Joining us today is Damilola Jonathan Oladeji.
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29 June 2023
LIPFEST 2023 SANC IG GRN
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 29 June 2023
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LIPFEST 2023: “SANCTUARY” – HOLDING SPACE FOR STILLNESS AND RENEWAL

The Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) is excited to announce its 2023 edition, scheduled to take place from Thursday, October 26th to Sunday, October 29th, with the theme "Sanctuary," a four-day series of events designed to hold space for stillness and renewal. 
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13 April 2023
African Urban Echoes
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 13 April 2023
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FLUTE: AFRICAN URBAN ECHOES

We define African Urban Echoes as the flute of the city, the noise of the people at the park, the bus conductor shouting on top of his voice, the rhythm of the night taxi cab and the car honking games.
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3 April 2023
BANSI V—Boys & the Reality of the 21st Century Era
Published by Jaachị Anyatọnwụ on 3 April 2023
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BANSI V—BOYS AND THE REALITY OF THE 21ST CENTURY ERA

BANSI is seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, essays, and visual art that explore the experiences and challenges of boys in the current 21st century era.
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