Foundation opens writing competition for Eugenia Abu

The SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative and the ALINEA Initiative have announced the launch of the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Nonfiction, funded and administered by their organisations. Executive Director and President of SEVHAGE, Su’ur Su’eddie Vershima Agema, said in a statement in Abuja that the prize, named in honour of the distinguished writer, […]

The SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative and the ALINEA Initiative have announced the launch of the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Nonfiction, funded and administered by their organisations.

Executive Director and President of SEVHAGE, Su’ur Su’eddie Vershima Agema, said in a statement in Abuja that the prize, named in honour of the distinguished writer, broadcaster, and media consultant Eugenia Abu, aims to celebrate outstanding creative nonfiction from writers, worldwide, highlighting voices that challenge, inspire, and/or provide deep insights into the human experience.

She said that it is also supported by an endowment from Dr Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, African Development Bank Group, and some anonymous patrons.

Agema said the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Nonfiction is a key component of the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2024, which also includes categories for fiction and critical essays.

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He said Prof. Hyginus Ekwuazi, multiple award-winning multi-genre writer, scholar, Professor of Broadcast Media and former Vice Chancellor of the Dominican University Ibadan, will serve as the chief judge for this year’s prizes, ensuring the selection of the highest-quality entries.

She also said that submissions for the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Nonfiction are currently open and will close at 23:59 WAT on 29th August 2024.

“The competition is open to writers globally and is free to enter. The winner will receive a prize of N750,000 and have their work published, with additional opportunities for other shortlisted entries.

“Furthermore, portions of their work will be featured in an exhibition in Nottingham, England, as part of the SEVHAGE Festival. Detailed submission guidelines can be found on the SEVHAGE website at www.sevhage.com/prizes,” Agema said.