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FAGUNWA DAY 2015

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS

In conjunction with

FAGUNWA LITERARY SOCIETY AND EGBE ODO ONKOWE EDE YORUBA

PRESENTS

FAGUNWA DAY 2015

TARGETED AUDIENCE

Students, Language Experts, Upcoming Yoruba Writers etc.

Fagunwa Day is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers toward educating, informing and restoring the glories of Yoruba Culture, Language, Literature and Norms. It is also an avenue where upcoming writers and students can test their abilities in the use of their indigenous language.

This year event is the fourth of its kind and your school is cordially invited to participate.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF FAGUNWA DAY

1. To promote Late D.O. Fagunwa Works
2. To test the ability of invited schools and students in the use of our local language (Yoruba)
3. To promote Yoruba Language and Literature

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOUR STUDENTS

1. Writing Contest – mainly on prose, poetry and drama in Yoruba Language
2. Spelling Bee Contest in Yoruba – All the works of the late sage (D.O. Fagunwa) shall be used to test your student’s ability on pronunciation and word spellings in Yoruba.
3. Reading Contest – Your students shall read from the works of the Late Novelist.

DETAIL OF THE PROGRAMME

Date    : March 21/02/2015

Time    : 10:AM

Venue  : Art Theatre Hall, University of Ibadan, Oyo State

 

The programme will also feature

• Lecture
• Readings
• Exhibition
• Entertainment
• Book Sales etc.

For more information contact: Wole Adedoyin – 08072673852.

societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com and woleadedoyin@gmail.com

PA SAMUEL AND ABIMBOLA ABIOLA WRITING CONTEST

SAMUEL ADIGUN AND JOAN ABIMBOLA ABIOLA FOUNDATION

In collaboration with

THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS AND WEST AFRICAN YOUNG WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

Presents

PA SAMUEL AND ABIMBOLA ABIOLA WRITING CONTEST

(In honor and memory of the Late Pa Samuel Adigun Oladimeji Abiola and Abimbola Joan Abiola)

(For young people between the ages of 16 and 35)

LATE PA SAMUEL ADIGUN OLADIMEJI ABIOLA – an economist, political scientist, scholar, philosopher and business entrepreneur. He was a native of Oyo and an erudite scholar during his lifetime. In a bid to immortalize and remember his past works and achievements, SAMUEL ADIGUN AND JOAN ABIMBOLA ABIOLA FOUNDATION was established.

JOAN ABIMBOLA ABIOLA – a Teacher, Bible Scholar and an evangelist. She was a graduate of International Relations from the prestigious university of Ife. Before her death, she was the headmistress of a prestigious nursery and primary school in Osogbo City, Osun State.

THEME OF THE WRITING CONTEST – BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

• Entries must be written in English and be the original work of the Writer
• Participants are encouraged to be creative in their response
• Entries can be submitted in number of formats, for example: poem, short story, script or essay
• Multiple submissions are not allowed and will lead to disqualification.
• Entry closes March 31, 2015
• Submissions should be sent to societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com and woleadedoyin@gmail.com

NOTES FOR GUIDANCE

• Entries must be the original work of the writer. This does not rule out input or assistance from others
• Entries must correspond to the topic

PRIZES TO BE WON:

1^st Prize – N10,000 + Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Achievement

2^nd Prize – N7,000 + Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Achievement

3^rd Prize – N5,000 + Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Achievement

For more information contact: Wole Adedoyin – 08072673852.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OF NIGERIA

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OF NIGERIA

ABOUT US

Association of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators of Nigeria is an independent body representing, advancing, promoting and supporting children book writers and illustrators in Nigeria. It is also a platform where writers and illustrators of children literature meet to brainstorm, discuss, share ideas and disseminates useful information on their fields of interest.

MISSION

Our mission is to advance the production of children’s books in Nigeria.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to anyone with an active interest in children’s literature and illustration.

For queries :grouponlinenigeria@gmail.com, woleadedoyin@gmail.com
08072673852, 08142693764
For submissions: The Awards Coordinator, Nigerian Christian Literature Awards, No 13, Queen Elizabeth Road, Opposite Group Medical, Mokola Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. P.O. Box 27348, Agodi Gate, Ibadan.