Is there any person that makes you burst with pride at being Nigerian? Who do you know that is selfless, passionate, purposeful and patriotic?
There are Nigerians with Green and White blood flowing through their veins who are making a difference,unsung heroes across the length and breadth of Nigeria, and it is imperative that we AWAKEN the SPIRIT of PATRIOTISM in the hearts of NIGERIANS everywhere as we celebrate our 55th Anniversary… And in addition, INSPIRE and ENCOURAGE the next generation of African Writers.
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?
KonnectAfrica.Net, the one-stop online portal that is inspiring entrepreneurship, youth employment and career development in Africa, is pleased to announce the2nd edition of our online writing competition in Nigeria; ‘THE I KNOW A NIGERIAN STAR’ WRITING COMPETITION -SEASON 2!
Do you know a Nigerian ‘Star’? Then, submit an original article about an individual who is MAD [Making a Difference] around you: in your community, school, workplace, marketplace, locale or state. It is your turn to inspire Nigerians and Africans at large, and celebrate the Stars that you encounter in your different spheres and spaces.
THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT:
- Submissions must not be less than 500 words or above 1000 words.
- It must be the original work of the author and include at least one picture and the contact details of the ‘Star/subject’.
- Your ‘Star’ cannot include any person(s) already featured on www.konnectafrica.net.
- Kindly ensure that your submission is accompanied by a short profile of you.
- The title of your mail should read: ‘I Know a Nigerian Star’ [The Name of your Star] ie ‘I Know a Nigerian Star – Modupe Ehirim
- Your essay and profile should be contained in the body of the mail; pictures should be included as attachments.
- The ‘star’ of your essay must be a living citizen of Nigeria.
- Only one entry per candidate is permitted.
No Politicians are permitted as subjects of your entry.- By submitting an entry to this writing competition, you agree to the terms and conditions and accept the decision of the judges as final.
- All entries are to be sent to competition@konnectafrica.net
YOUR ENTRIES WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON:
Originality, Creativity, Impact and the amount of credible information you have about your ‘Star.’ The entries will be graded as follows:
- Originality – 5 marks
- Impact Made By The Subject of Story- 5 Marks
- Writing Style/Story Telling Ability / Creativity – 5 Marks
- Use of Grammar/Grammatical Expressions – 5 marks
1st Prize – N100, 000
2nd Prize – N60,000
3rd Prize – N40,000
Got any questions? Send send an email at editor@konnectafrica.net or arise@konnectafrica.net
Enough talk already! Get writing, and let’s celebrate our Nigerian Stars!
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