Gearshift Africa, organiser of the Nwamaka Okoye Literature Prize Competition, has announced the call for entries from aspiring writers from across Nigeria for its forthcoming competition.

Themed ‘Coming of Age’, the competition, according to Ifejuwuralo Maiyegun, Head of Communication, Gearshift Africa, is open to Nigerian writers of all backgrounds, levels of experience, and from age 16.

With categories in both poetry and short stories, the competition, according to her, offers an opportunity for writers to explore diverse styles and narratives with its selected theme.

“The Nwamaka Okoye Literature Prize seeks to celebrate the richness of literary expression and provide a platform for emerging writers to showcase their creativity, literary prowess and be discovered.

“Submissions will be judged by a panel of esteemed writers and literary experts, with cash prizes of up to N500,000 awarded to winners in each category. The competition was opened on the 1st of March 2024, and will close on the 31st of March,” she Maiyegun said.