TWENTY SECONDARY SCHOOLS SET TO BATTLE FOR FAGUNWA LITERATURE PRIZE

Twenty secondary schools both public and private schools are ready to battle for this year Yoruba Literature award recently named in honour of the Late D.O. Fagunwa, a foremost Yoruba Writer and reknowned author of Aditu Olodumare, Igbo Olodumare, Ireke Onibudo, Irinkerindo Ninu Igbo Elegbeje and Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmale.

Category of the awards are as follows: Fagunwa Prize for Yoruba fiction , Adebayo Faleti Prize for Yoruba Play, Afolabi Olabimtan Prize for Yoruba Essay and Akinwumi Isola Prize for Yoruba Poetry.

Winners of each prize will be announced on the 21st of March 2015. There are lots of consolation prizes ready to be won alongside Certificate of Participation, Certificate of Achievement and Merit will be givn to winners and outstanding students.

Yoruba Literature Prize is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Egbe Odo Onkowe Ede Yoruba aim at improving and promoting Yoruba Language, culture and Literature.

Wole Adedoyin

Converner – 08072673852

FOURTH EDITION OF FAGUNWA DAY SET TO HOLD ON 21ST OF MARCH 2015

Fagunwa Day is the brainchild of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers. Now in its fourth edition. This year’s edition will be done through a new outfit (Fagunwa Literary Society) of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers solely dedicated and committed to Fagunwa’s School of Thoughts.

2015 edition of the programme promises to be an avenue for showcasing works of the late sage (D.O. Fagunwa) and Yoruba Language and Literature.

Prominent and Important personalities in Yoruba Literature and Language are expected to grace the occasion. The programme comes up on the 21st of March 2015 at the Art Theatre of the University of Ibadan at exactly 11:00am.

Twenty invited secondary schools are ready to participate in this 2015 edition. Fagunwa Day is a literary day set aside in honour of D.O. Fagunwa. And to test the abilities of secondary school students in the area of Yoruba Literature and Language. Other aims are to encourage writing and reading in Yoruba Language among some selected schools and to give out awards, recognition and reward outstanding young writers of Yoruba expression and promotion of reading culture.

Wole Adedoyin

Converner – 08072673852

SYNW SET TO INAUGURATE ABUBAKAR IMAM LITERARY SOCIETY

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers will on the 21st of March, 2015 inaugurates a new literary Society called Abubakar Imam Literary Society which is aim at promoting Hausa Language and Literature in the Northern region of the country.

Abubakar Imam Literary Society is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers aim at promoting Hausa Language and Literature through the Literary works of the Late Abubakar Imam, a foremost and renowned Hausa Writer.

The eight points agenda of the society are 1. Pita Nwanna Day (An annual event in honour and memory of the late writer) 2. Pita Nwanna News: An online and printed Journal on the earthly life and works of the Late Pita Nwanna 3. Pita Nwanna Database of Igbo Writers 4.Pita Nwanna Wall chart posters on Igbo Culture and Traditions 5. Pita Nwanna Literature Prize for Igbo Writers 6. Pita Nwanna Academy – The Workshop arm of the Pita Nwanna Lierary Society 7. Pita Nwanna Annual Lecture on Igbo Literature and Language 8. Pita Nwanna Readership Series.

The inauguration shall take place at the Niger State Library board by 1:00pm

SYNW SET TO INAUGURATE PITA NWANNA LITERARY SOCIETY

One of the areas of African/Nigerian Literature where Nigerian authors failed to thread is the promotion of their local languages. In order to achieve its major aim of promoting indigenous languages and Literature in Nigeria, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers is set to inaugurate PITA NWANNA Literary Society. Pita Nwanna Literary Society is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers aim at promoting Igbo Language and Literature through the literary works of the Late Pita Nwanna, a foremost and renowned Igbo Writer.

The eight points adendas of the society are 1. Pita Nwanna Day (An annual event in honour and memory of the late writer) 2. Pita Nwanna News: An online and printed Journal on the earthly life and works of the Late Pita Nwanna 3. Pita Nwanna Database of Igbo Writers 4.Pita Nwanna Wall chart posters on Igbo Culture and Traditions 5. Pita Nwanna Literature Prize for Igbo Writers 6. Pita Nwanna Academy – The Workshop arm of the Pita Nwanna Lierary Society 7. Pita Nwanna Annual Lecture on Igbo Literature and Language 8. Pita Nwanna Readership Series.

The inauguration is scheduled to take place on the 21st of March 2015 by 11:00PM at the art theatre hall of Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Imo State.

NOTICE TO ALL OUR MEMBERS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE NIGERIA

NOTICE 1

This is to inform our members that two staunch members of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Ibadan Book Club are contesting for the post of Oyo State House of Assembly under the patform of ACCORD (AP) and African People Alliance Party (APA). The Members are: Mr. Kola Eweniyi of Accord representing Iwajowa State Constituency and Mrs. Fatimat Raji, representing IDDO State Constituency in the forthcoming Oyo State House of Assembly elections. Please kindly cast your votes for any one of them if you reside in their constituencies – Wole Adedoyin – National President.

NOTICE 2

This is to inform the entire public that AZA Writers and Artists Movement has been changed to The Independent Alliance of Writers and Artists of Nigeria. Please take note.

NOTICE 3

All SYNW members in ANA (Association of Nigerian Authors) are adviced to pay their Annual dues and contest for any position they like in ANA’s forthcoming National election. Further directions will be communicated to you later. This is the only way we can fight for our rights as young writers. Remember that the Society of Young Nigerian Writers is the first indigenous young writers body in Nigeria and the largest in Africa.

NOTICE 4

All SYNW members across the 36 states of the Federation should go out and collect their permanent Voters Cards and vote for any candidates of their choice at their constituency, state and federal levels. Let us all shun tribalism, radical thuggery, and discrimination of any candidates. As for the presidency, vote for any candidate who is literarily inclined and ready to support creative writing in the country.

NOTICE 5

Any other SYNW Members contesting for any elective positions in his or her state should let us know for immediate support.





YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS SUPPORT FUND

This fund is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and the West African Young Writers and Publishers Association aim at enhancing, honing, nurturing, promoting and publishing works of Young Writers between the ages of 10 and 35 years residents in Nigerian and West Africa region.

PURPOSE OF THE FUND

For publishing works of upcoming writers in Nigeria and Africa
For organizing Workshops, symposia, seminars, conferences and for a aim at enhancing and developing their skills
For organizing literary competitions, contests and quiz aim at testing their abilities and grooming their literary minds
For organizing literary awards and recognizing those who have contributed enormously to the growth and development of literature in the country and in Africa as a continent
For publishing printed magazines, e-zines, journals and newsletters aim at promoting and publicizing works of upcoming authors.
Creation of library and resource centre for young writers resident in Nigeria and in Africa.
Build and generate comprehensive and simple database of young writers in Nigeria and Africa.

MEANS OF SUPPORT (WHAT WE NEED)

Land – For the construction of our permanent Secretariat and Resource Centre
Books
Cash
Office Tools – Computers, Printers, Photocopy Machine etc.
Bus/Car

For more into contact Wole Adedoyin – 08072673852





NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT FUND

This fund was setup by the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers Association with the major aim of Publishing, honing, nurturing and enhancing skills of women writers in Nigeria.

PURPOSE OF THE FUND

For organizing literary competitions, contests and quiz aim at testing their abilities and grooming their literary potentials.
For publishing their literary works
For organizing workshops, symposia, seminars, conferences and for aim at enhancing and developing their writing skills and techniques
For organizing literary awards and recognizing those who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of Christian literature in the country.
For creating printed magazines, e-zines, journal and newsletters aim at publishing, promoting and publicizing works of Christian authors
Creation of Library and Resource Centre for Christian writers resident in Nigeria.
Build and Generate comprehensive and simple database of Christian writers in the country.

MEANS OF SUPPORT (WHAT WE NEED)

Land – For the construction of our permanent Secretariat and Resource Centre
Books
Cash
Office Tools – Computers, Printers, Photocopy Machine etc.
Bus/Car

For more into contact Wole : 08072673852





NIGERIAN WOMEN WRITERS SUPPORT FUND

This fund was setup by the Nigerian Women Writers Forum with the major aim of Publishing, honing, nurturing and enhancing skills of women writers in Nigeria.

PURPOSE OF THE FUND

For organizing literary competitions, contests and quiz aim at testing their abilities and grooming their literary potentials.
For publishing their literary works
For organizing workshops, symposia, seminars, conferences and for aim at enhancing and developing their writing skills and techniques
For organizing literary awards and recognizing those who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of women writing in the country.
For creating printed magazines, e-zines, journal and newsletters aim at publishing, promoting and publicizing works of women authors
Creation of Library and Resource Centre for women writers resident in Nigeria.
Build and Generate comprehensive and simple database of women writers in the country.

MEANS OF SUPPORT (WHAT WE NEED)

Land – For the construction of our permanent Secretariat and Resource Centre
Books
Cash
Office Tools – Computers, Printers, Photocopy Machine etc.
Bus/Car

For more into contact Amarachi (NIWOWF) – 08034600058





YOUNG YORUBA WRITERS SUPPORT FUND

This is an initiative of Egbe Odo Onkowe Ede Yoruba otherwise known in English as the Association of Young Writers of Yoruba Expression and the Centre for Yoruba Language and Literature Research , Development and Documentation. The fund aim at publishing and promoting works of Young Writers of Yoruba expression. .

PURPOSE OF THE FUND

For publishing works of upcoming writers of Yoruba expression.
For organizing workshops, symposia, seminars, conferences and for aim at enhancing and developing their writing skills and techniques
For organizing literary competitions, contests and quiz aim at testing their abilities and grooming their literary minds
For organizing literary awards and recognizing those who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of yorubawriting in the country.
For creating printed magazines, e-zines, journal and newsletters aim at publishing, promoting and publicizing works of yoruba authors
Creation of Library and Resource Centre for yoruba writers resident in Nigeria.
Build and Generate comprehensive and simple database of yoruba writers in the country.

MEANS OF SUPPORT (WHAT WE NEED)

Land – For the construction of our permanent Secretariat and Resource Centre
Books
Cash
Office Tools – Computers, Printers, Photocopy Machine etc.
Bus/Car

For more into contact Amarachi (NIWOWF) – 08034600058



IMAM ABUBAKAR LITERARY SOCIETY

Imam Abubakar Literary Society is another initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers aim at promoting Hausa Language and Literature through the literary works of the Late Imam Abubakar, a foremost and renowned Hausa Writer.

SEVEN POINTS AGENDA

Imam Abubakar Day (An annual event in honour and memory of the late writer)
Imam Abubakar News: An online and printed Journal on the earthly life and works of the Late Imam Abubakar
Imam Abubakar Database of Hausa Writers
Imam Abubakar Wall chart posters on Hausa Culture and Traditions
Imam Abubakar Literature Prize for Hausa Writers
Imam Abubakar Academy – The Workshop arm of the Imam Abubakar Literary Society
Imam Abubakar Annual Lecture on Hausa Literature and Language
Imam Abubakar Readership Series

For more information contact: Susan Erondu : 08105010510 or Wole – 08072673852

PITA NWANNA LITERARY SOCIETY

Pita Nwanna Literary Society is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers aim at promoting Igbo Language and Literature through the literary works of the Late Pita Nwanna, a foremost and renowned Igbo Writer.

SEVEN POINTS AGENDA

Pita Nwanna Day (An annual event in honour and memory of the late writer)
Pita Nwanna News: An online and printed Journal on the earthly life and works of the Late Pita Nwanna
Pita Nwanna Database of Igbo Writers

4.Pita Nwanna Wall chart posters on Igbo Culture and Traditions

Pita Nwanna Literature Prize for Igbo Writers
Pita Nwanna Academy – The Workshop arm of the Pita Nwanna Lierary Society
Pita Nwanna Annual Lecture on Igbo Literature and Language
Pita Nwanna Readership Series

For more information contact: obizuo : 08132612265 or Wole – 08072673852

CALL FOR ENTRIES

YOUNG WOMEN WRITERS OF PAKISTAN

In Conjunction With

NIGERIAN WOMEN WRITERS FORUM AND THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS

Presents

WOMEN ARE RESPONSIBLE (WAR)

(A COLLECTION OF POEMS, SHORT STORIES AND PLAYLET)

ONLY FOR WOMENWRITERS RESIDING IN NIGERIA AND PAKISTAN

In honour and memory of Dr. Hadia Hina (PHD) – July 1983-4th October 2014 and Late Abimbola Babalola (nee Abiola) 1979 -2014)

GUIDELINE FOR ENTRIES

Only works in English are allowed
Select any topic of interest from the following good governance, bad governance, terrorism etc.
Entrants should send their entries alongside the following details – Name, Age, Address, E-mail, Phone Number, Where you heard about this notice and Short Profile about yourself
Entry closes on the 31st of April 2015.
All entries should be sent to societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com and olaase10@yahoo.com

BENEFITS

Certificate of Participation for all Entrants
Certificate of Achievement for Shortlisted Candidate
Shortlisted entries will be published inprinted and online formats

For more info call: Shadab Khan (YWWP) +923329236495 or Amarachi (NIWOWF) – 08034600058 (SYNW) – 08072673852





EGBE ODO ONKOWE EDE YORUBA

Pelu ajosepo

IBADAN BOOK CLUB ATI EGBE ODO ONKAWE EDE YORUBA

Se omo Yoruba ni iwo

Tabi

O ni ebun nipa iwe kiko?

Anfaani yii si sile fun o lati fi ewi, aroko ati ere ranse ati lati ko pa ninu IWE ti o n bo lona ti a pe n IREKE ONIBUDO – Ewi, Aroko ati Ere nipa IFE

IMORAN FUN AKOPA

Ipe yii wa fun odo onkowe ede Yoruba ti ojo ori won wa ni mewa si maarunlelogbon
Ede Yoruba Ponbele ni ki akopa kookan fi ko iwe won
Ohun ti koko iwe yii da le lori ni Ife
E jowo fi awon nkan wonyii ranse pelu ise yin, oruko olukopa, adireesi, oruko ero ifiwe ranse, ibi ti o ti gbo nipa ironyin eto yii.
Gbigba iwe wole yio kase nile ni 15th of April 2015
Ki onikaluku olukopa fi iwe renase sii – societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com ati olaase10@yahoo.com

Anfaani fun Olukopa

Gbigba iwe eri wipe onikaluku kopa
Tite gbogbo ohun ti onikaluku akopa ko jopo sinu iwe kan.

Fun iroyin lekunrere – kan si Wole Adedoyin – 08072673852