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.
This 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 provide deep insights into the human experience.
An endowment from Dr Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, the African Development Bank Group, and some anonymous patrons also supports it.
It was gathered that the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Nonfiction is a vital component of the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2024, including categories for Fiction and Critical Essays.
Professor 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.
Submissions for the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Nonfiction are open and will close at 23:59 WAT on 29th August 2024. The organisers say the competition is open to writers globally.
