CFWriterz is pleased to announce the longlist for the December 2020 Collins Elesiro Literary Prize. The list of twenty (20) writers contains prose and poetry entries.
Submissions explored a variety of themes, and in a year that has witnessed not a few disruptions, our readers were thrilled to engage the experiences of writers conveyed through stories about heartbreaks, family, loss, and the devastating consequences of police brutality.
Our judges will announce a shortlist in the coming days. The best three entries receive a split N100,000 cash prize and the offer of an e-book publishing deal worth N60,000. All shortlisted entries as well as select longlisted entries would be featured in the CFW (Itanile) Freedom Magazine.
Sequel to the publication of the magazine later this month, we are making a call for partners. For as low as N5000, you would get mentions in our publications & adverts, social media features with a reach of over 10,000 persons, and emails to our mailing list spotlighting your work or organization. You can email us at [email protected] for ad spaces & pricing (with the subject – Ad Spaces & Pricing). We look forward to working with you.
The Longlist:
The Black Anthem – Nwakanma Godson
Demons are Angels Dressed in Black – Priince Bright
The Nigerian Convention on Nude Mice – Alex Nderitu
My Daughter – Fwanshishak Daniel
The Crick and Crack of the Old Man’s Back – Rina Maria
Where Do People Go When They Die – Prof Achi
She is My Abiku – Faruk Alfe
Death Porn 101 – Fatimat Okhuosami
Flames of Vengeance – Joel Riya
Going Mad – Beatrice Oluwaseun Wende
Eli’s Tattoo – Zubaida Baba-Ibrahim
A Toll for Chivalry – Rukky Otebele
No One Shares Grief – Bryan Okwesili
Returnees– Catherine Oyiliagu
The Night After the Civil War Ended – Ogedengbe Tolulope Impact
How Our Hearts Become a Haven for Hate – Anu Soneye
Where Does This Story Begin – Raphael Francis
The Little Things we Bear – Chidera Aikeakaenyi
Of Strange Men that Bear My Father’s Face – Miracle Quist
I Know You – Lydia Amadi Chinyere
Info: All longlisted writers who are yet to receive a mail from the CFW team should update their profile on the website or reach out to the team via [email protected]
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