There are places where history does not fade — it blooms.
In the overgrown corners of old estates, along forgotten walls, or behind shuttered gates, remnants of long-lost gardens still survive. Their paths swallowed by ivy, their fountains silenced, their once-ordered beds turned to wilderness.
The judges have selected the shortlist for the inaugural Ladi Kwali Poetry Prize. Winners announced on Saturday, 23 May.
We are delighted to announce the longlist for the inaugural Ladi Kwali Poetry Prize. These poets have been longlisted from a strong field of entries celebrating artistic excellence in contemporary African poetry.
The inaugural Ladi Kwali Poetry Prize celebrates artistic excellence and spotlights remarkable voices shaping contemporary African poetry. Submissions are currently closed.
A transformative mentorship and publishing program empowering emerging writers from Northern Nigeria. Applications for the 2025 cohort are currently closed.
