THE TWO BABISHAI 2016 POETRY AWARDS

CATEGORY 1-THE BABISHAIKU 2016 POETRY AWARD

Here, we’ll call for submissions based on the Haiku. It’s a new award and we’re looking for breakthrough creativity.

CATEGORY 2

BABISHAI 2016 POETRY AWARD SECOND CATEGORY

Guidelines for submissions:-

• It is open to ALL African poets (living anywhere in the world), who will not have published a full-length collection of poetry by May 2016
• Submissions should be original, in English and not more than 40 lines each. Submit using Times New Roman, single-spaced and size 12. Local languages are accepted only if English translations are sent alongside them
• Send three poems to bnpa2016@babishainiwe.com as a word attachment. Include the poem’s title on the poem but DO NOT include your name or contact details on the poem itself
• The subject line should read, BNPA 2016
• Include your name, email address, country or birth and country of permanent residence, telephone number and the titles of your poems in the body of the email
• The submissions will be accepted from February 22nd 15^th to May 17^th 2016
• There is no theme, be as creative as possible
• If you submit in this category, you are not eligible for the Babishaiku Award
• The long-list will be announced by July 2016
• More details on the face book page, Babishai Niwe Poetry Foundation, on Twitter @BNPoetryAward and the website, babishainiwe.com
• The top two winners will receive 700 USD and 300 USD respectively
• The top ten will be part of the 2016 Babishai mentorship programme and participate in various festivals across the world

For any inquiry, email babishainiwe@babishainiwe.com