Ojukwu University Announces 2024 Literary Competitions, Calls for Entries
Enter COOU's 2024 literary competitions to win prestigious prizes in short story, essay, poetry, drama, and spoken word poetry.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Department of English at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Anambra State has officially announced a call for entries for its 2024 literary awards. This year, the department is offering various prestigious prizes to recognize and celebrate exceptional talent in the literary arts. The competition categories and respective awards are as follows:
1. The Tiana Prize for Short Story
2. Sir Toby Okoye Essay Prize
3. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh Prize for Poetry
4. Ikechukwu Asika Prize for Drama
5. William Mbah Prize for Spoken Word Poetry
Aspiring writers, poets, dramatists, and essayists are encouraged to participate in these competitions. Detailed information and guidelines for each category can be found on the flyers distributed by the university.
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This initiative provides a unique platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills and gain recognition in the literary community. Winners will be honored with awards and will have the opportunity to elevate their careers through this esteemed recognition.
Participants are urged to submit their entries promptly. For more information, potential applicants can refer to the official flyers or contact the Department of English at COOU.
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