We are thrilled to announce the triumphant winners of the May-July 2023 edition of the Splendors of Dawn Poetry and Short-Short Story Competition. It was an exhilarating journey, filled with exceptional literary creations that truly captivated our judges and readers alike.
Heartfelt Congratulations to our Winning Writers:
- First Place (Poetry): GHAZAL FOR TRANSPARENCY IN PRAYERS AND WHAT PRICKS OUR PATRIOTISM- Abdulrazaq Salihu
- Second Place (Poetry): THE TRANSPARENCY WE DIDN’T SEE COMING- Odunjo Azeez
- Third Place (Poetry): POETRY FOR A COUNTRY TO BECOME ICE- Pacella Chukwuma-Eke
- Fourth Place (Poetry): VERSES OF TRANSPARENCY FOR THE NEW GOD WE THRONED FROM THE VOICE OF OUR VOTES- Abubakar Auwal
- Fifth Place (Poetry): HOPE THAT THIS END MORPHS INTO A BEGINNING- Sa’ada Isa Yahaya
The competition was incredibly fierce, and the judges had a challenging time selecting the winners from the sea of talent that graced us with their exceptional entries. Each submission showcased the diverse perspectives, unique storytelling, and the art of crafting emotions through words.
Jackson Odeh
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the talented writers who participated in the May-July edition of the Splendors of Dawn Competition. Your creativity and passion for literature brought life to this event and made it a resounding success.
Your dedication to the craft of writing continues to inspire us, and we hope to witness more of your brilliance in the upcoming editions of our competitions. Your literary prowess adds color to our community, and we are eager to embark on this incredible journey with you once again.
We also would like to appreciate our amiable Judge, Mr. Sadiq Alabi, poet, and author for his time and effort in judging the competition.
We also want to thank our sponsor, MacArthur Foundation with support from the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) for making this competition come alive. Their support has given young writers and social media users the opportunity to use their craft to make an impact in Nigeria.
As the anticipation builds, we invite all aspiring writers and poets to keep an eye on this space! The theme for our next competition will be announced soon, and we eagerly await the unveiling of your ingenuity once more.
