The Nigeria Prize for Literature [Poetry]
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59 (Africa/Lagos) | Online Application
2026 Call for Entry:
Entries are hereby invited for The Nigeria Prize for Literature. The yearly literature prize is sponsored by NLNG to honour the author of the best book by a Nigerian.
The prize rotates among four literary genres – Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Children’s Literature. This year, the competition is for Poetry.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:

All applicants must submit their entries accompanied by an application form obtainable online from The Nigeria Prizes website, www.thenigeriaprizes.org.
Completed forms must be printed and submitted along with the entries.
Go to www.thenigeriaprizes.org for more details on submission.
Twelve (12) copies of entry and an e-copy of each entry, with evidence of Nigerian citizenship (photocopy of Nigerian passport or National Identity Card), may be submitted either by author or publisher.
Books should be submitted to NLNG’s External Relations Division, promoters of the prize, by the stipulated deadline.
No book published before 2023 will be accepted.
An author will enter only one published work.
Unpublished work will not be considered.
No book previously submitted for this competition may be re-submitted at a later date, even if major revisions have been made or a new edition published.
The prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.
No member of the Advisory Board, Panel of Judges and members of their immediate families can enter their work(s) for the award in the period in which they are serving and five (5) years thereafter.
No entries will be accepted from staff of NLNG and their immediate families.
No entry submitted after the stipulated deadline will be accepted.
Failure to meet all stated conditions above will lead to disqualification of the entry.
The competition is exclusively for Nigerian writers, regardless of where they reside.
Applicants must be willing to participate in the Prize activities and public events, and media exposure opportunities, including interviews, media tours, and book readings.

READ THE 2026 ADVERTORIAL (HERE)
Entries should be sent to:
The Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
External Relations Division,
NLNG Corporate Head Office
NLNG Road, Eastern By-Pass,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
The Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
External Relations Division,
NLNG Lagos transit office
38 Oduduwa Crescent, G.R.A.
Ikeja, Lagos.
The Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat
External Relations Division,
NLNG London Liaison Office
4th Floor, Heron House,
10 Dean Farrar Street,
London SW1H 0DX.
Close of Entry:
All entries must be in by 23:59hrs WAT Monday 31st March 2026. Late entries will not be considered.
Details by @thenigeriaprizes.
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Open Call: "Ponmo Is A Bird" x Literature Exhibition [Artists & Illustrators]
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59 | Online Application
Noisy Streetss, Noisy Streetss Publishing and the Noisy Book Club invites emerging and upcoming visual artists and illustrators to respond to Ponmo is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky art x literature submission.
Ponmo is a Bird is an anthology of stories that explores love, and loving in Detty December. We’re commissioning paintings and digital illustrations that interpret, reimagine or respond to any story in the anthology. Selected works will be shown at a group exhibition, featured for sale, and included in an auction during the event. A Noisy Book Club book club meet-up will be held during the exhibition weekend to invite the broader literary community.
This is an opportunity for emerging and beginner local and African artists and illustrators (painters, mixed media, digital prints) to get their work out there! It is also a one-of-a-kind literary x art collaboration.
Application link (here).
WEBSITE EXCERPT (Full details here)
Noisy Streetss invites emerging and upcoming visual artists and illustrators to respond to Ponmo is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky art x literature submission.
Ponmo is a Bird is an anthology of stories that explores love, and loving in Detty December. We’re commissioning paintings and digital illustrations that interpret, reimagine or respond to any story in the anthology. Selected works will be shown at a group exhibition, featured for sale, and included in an auction during the event. A Noisy Book Club book club meet-up will be held during the exhibition weekend to invite the broader literary community.
This is an opportunity for emerging artists to exhibit their work and an opportunity to intersect the art world to literature.
Who we’re looking for:
Emerging and beginner local and African artists and illustrators (painters, mixed media, digital prints). Works must be original and explicitly inspired by or connected to a story in Ponmo is a Bird. Both framed physical works and high-quality paintings/digital prints are welcome.
Ready to submit? Read the guidelines first, then click on the submission form here.
What to submit:

2 images of your artwork (JPG/PNG, 10MB max each) with titles.
Artist bio (max 150 words) + artist statement (150–300 words) explaining which story inspired the piece and why.
Exact dimensions (cm), medium, year created, and proposed sale price in NGN (must be between NGN 25,000 and 250,000).

Selection and number of artists:
We will select 10–12 artists depending on their works. We can accept up to 2 pieces from one artist. Selection is made by the Noisy Streetss curatorial team based on creativity, relevance to the anthology, technical quality, and suitability for exhibition. Applications are reviewed weekly (rolling) — apply early for priority review.
Exhibition tenure & program:

Exhibition run: 10 days with an opening reception on day 1.
Book club meet-up: The Noisy Book Club will host a public discussion during the exhibition (date/time TBC) to encourage attendance from the literary world.
Auction: Selected works may be offered in a live and online auction during the exhibition weekend. Auction and sale rules below.

Pricing & sales:
Artists propose sale prices in NGN. Compulsory price bracket: ₦25,000.00 – ₦250,000.00.NGN
Important dates & how to apply:

Rolling submissions: applications reviewed weekly. The deadline to submit is February 28, 2026.
Submit your piece here.

Logistics & terms (summary):

Artists are responsible for delivering works to the venue and collection after sale unless shipping is arranged.
The organizer reserves non-exclusive promotional rights to reproduce images for exhibition promotion.
Unsold works must be collected within 7 days of the exhibition’s close unless other arrangements are made.
Insurance, framing and hanging instructions will be provided to selected artists.

Questions? Email contact@noisystreetss.com with subject: PONMO ART SUBMISSION.
Ready to submit? Click on the submission form here.
Submission Terms & Conditions
By submitting work to the Ponmo Is a Bird: Art × Literature Exhibition, artists acknowledge and agree to the following:

Submission does not guarantee selection: All submissions will be reviewed by the curatorial team. Only selected works will be included in the physical exhibition.
Notable submissions may be featured online: In addition to selected works, the curatorial team may highlight notable or standout entries on Noisy’s social media platforms and digital channels. These features do not imply selection for the exhibition.
Originality & ownership: Artists confirm that all submitted works are original, that they own the rights to the work, and that the work does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
Use of images for promotion: By submitting, artists grant the organiser a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to reproduce submitted images solely for promotional, editorial, and documentation purposes related to the exhibition, including social media, website, press, and catalogues. Artists will always be credited where possible.
Pricing & availability: Submitted prices are indicative only. Final pricing, auction participation, and sales terms will be confirmed with selected artists in a separate agreement.
Rolling review: Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission does not guarantee selection, but may be prioritised during review.
Further agreement for selected artists: Artists whose works are selected for exhibition will be required to review and sign a more detailed exhibition and sales agreement,
Right to amend or cancel: The organiser reserves the right to amend exhibition details, timelines, or programming, or to cancel the exhibition if necessary, with reasonable notice.

Details by @noisystreetsspublishing.
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Masobe Books: Call for Submissions [Fiction]
2026-02-01 00:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59 | Online Application
Publish with us

Thank you for your interest in getting published by Masobe Books. We love African stories that deal with any one or more of the plethora of themes that engulf us; stories that resonate, written simply; stories from this side of the world with a universal appeal; something new, something exciting, stories that make your heart race and your hands shake; books that you want to press into the hands of all your friends immediately and stand over them until they’ve finished so you can discuss it together. If you think you have what it takes to be a Masobe Author, send us a mail during our submissions window.

Details by @masobebooksng.
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Open Call for Applications: +234 Art Fair 2026
2025-11-29 08:00 - 2026-01-20 23:59 | Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Victoria Island, Lagos 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos, Lagos, 106104, Nigeria
For the third edition of the +234 Art Fair, we celebrate ‘Inclusivity’- a reminder that art belongs to everyone. This year, we’re exploring the full picture of Nigerian art: one that doesn’t only center those with access and visibility, but expands to include the countless others we see when we widen the frame.
If you’re an artist challenging perspectives, bridging worlds, or creating from the margins, this is your moment.
Apply now to showcase your work at +234 Art Fair 2026 and help shape a more inclusive creative future. Link in bio!
Deadline: 20 January 2026
Fair Dates: 5–8 March 2026
Details by @plus234art.
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