Shortlist | Pawners Paper's Spoken Word and Poetry Contest 1.0

We are delighted to unveil the long-awaited news: the 10 shortlisted entries for the poetry and spoken word categories of the Pawners Paper's contest

Shortlist | Pawners Paper's Spoken Word and Poetry Contest

We are delighted to unveil the long-awaited news: the 10 shortlisted entries for the poetry and spoken word categories of the Pawners Paper's contest have been released!

Amidst an overwhelming number of submissions, the judging panel faced the delightful challenge of selecting from a number of entries. This led to a date extension before the release of the shortlists.

A lot of entries exceeded expectations. As such, it made the selection an arduous yet immensely rewarding process. After careful deliberation of the submitted entries, ten outstanding entries that encapsulate the essence of the themes for both the poetry and spoken word categories have been shortlisted for the prize. 

Shortlist For The Spoken Word and Poetry Categories 

SPOKEN WORD 

1. REMINISCENCE -Ayo-Oladapo Praise
2. REMINISCENCE -Mercy Fasalojo
3. REMINISCENCE -Ey'am Merry
4. WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER -Fatihah Quadri
5. REMINISCENCE -Ashley Egbe

POETRY

1. THE SOUL OF US -Ezimadu Ugorji
2. I ATTEMPT A PORTRAIT ON THE SIMPLE ART OF DROWNING -Precious Chidera
3. SEISMOGRAPH UNDER THE MANTRAP IN A SOUNDPROOF ROOM -Excel Chinagorom Michael
4. THE RITUAL OF BECOMING -Chinemerem Prince Nwankwo
5. IMMERSION -Mercy Fasolojo

Congratulations to the individuals whose works have been shortlisted! 

Stay tuned as we prepare to announce the winners on Monday, February 26, 2024. We appreciate everyone who submitted their work. It was undeniably an exhilarating journey.