Poetry Column / 27 Feb 2024

Poetry Column-NND, SprinNG partner on annual poetry contest

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The Sprinng Annual Poetry Contest is back, and this year, courtesy of Poetry Column-NND, three writers will each stand a chance to win N15,000 Cash and N10,000 gift cards to shop at Roving Heights. Timeline: The contest opens on March 1 and ends on June 30. The long-list will be announced on August 1, and the winner will be announced on August 15. Eligibility: Only Nigerian writers living in Nigeria are eligible for this contest. Only one submission per person is allowed. Contest Prompt: Write a simple poem on any theme of your choice between 8-10 lines. The line count doesn't include the poem's title. How To Submit: Click on the submission link HERE. Instructions: Any poem that doesn't follow the instructions below will be disqualified.
  1. Write a simple poem on any theme of your choice between 8-10 lines.
  2. The line count doesn't include the poem's title.
  3. Put a line space between the title and the poem - if the poem has a title.
  4. Only one submission per writer is allowed.
  5. The poem may be already published or unpublished.
  6. Do not submit prose-poetry or poems without clear line breaks.
  7. Do not go below or exceed the line limit provided - 8-10 lines.
For all inquiries regarding the Sprinng Poetry Contest, email: Contact@Sprinng.org. All updates and additional announcements will be posted on the Sprinng website. For further inquiries regarding the Sprinng Poetry Contest, email Contact@Sprinng.org. We can't wait to read your submissions! Best, The Sprinng and Poetry Column-NND Team