8th Korea-Nigeria Poetry Fiesta Competition Winners Shortlist

A total of six hundred and thirty three poems were received from individuals and schools across the country. After a tasking screening exercise the judges came up with the following lists:

 

 

SCHOOL CATEGORY

 

1. ALL WE CAN HOPE FOR by Kehinde Alimi

 

2. PATHWAY by Alimi Taiwo

 

3. THE PATH by Praise Acha

 

4. THE ROUTE by Anthony Igboabuchi

 

5. MY PORTRAIT by Praise Ebirim

 

6. NUNC DIMITIS by Adekunle Oluwaseyi Sunday

 

7. LYRICS OF GOLD by Ngwuli Chinaza Gift

 

8. PATHWAY by Saratu Yarason

 

9. ANOTHER RISE OF AFRICA by Anonymous

 

 

 

ADULT CATEGORY

 

1. ROMA by Anyanwu Roseben C.N

 

2. WE WILL SING WATER by Oko Owoicho

 

3. SONG OF ECSTASY by Gladys Bivbere

 

4. ANGEL OF SMALL DEATH by Adedayo Agarau

 

5. THE TONGUE OF MY PEN by Salamatu Sule

 

6. DAY DREAM by Emmanuel Ayorinde

 

7. A PRAYER FOR THE ROAD by Shamarang Silas

 

8. IDENTITY KRISIS by Akor George

 

9. ONE ROAD, MANY POSSIBILITIES By NM Bassey

 

10. THE CYCLIST by Ridwan Adelaja

 

NB:

Please note that this shortlist is in no particular order as WINNERS will only be unveiled at an event commemorating the 2018 World Poetry Day on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria in Abuja.

 

The 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and consolation prize  winners will receive their money via bank transfer. They will also get Korean branded souvenirs.

 

Shortlisted poets outside Abuja should note that we are not able to provide logistics (transportation, accomodation and feeding) for your trip to Abuja for the award ceremony.

 

For enquiries, please email: KNPF@AROJAHCONCEPTS.COM or call 08034530786

 

Congratulations!