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SUMMARY:Ponmo Is A Rave: A Literary x Electronic Music Event
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce Ponmo is a RAVE!\nThis is an event like no other; literature meets the energy of a 365 Party Girl.\nAfrica’s celebrated anthology\, Ponmo Is a Bird That Has No Place in a Cultured Culinary Sky\, brought to you by the best literary house-Noisy Streetss Publishing\, comes to life as an immersive rave experience. Step onto the dance floor and celebrate the book’s eleven vibrant love stories through sound\, rhythm\, and movement. This is the best rave in all of Lagos this 2026. \n11 Stories. 1 Phenomenal Experience. \nTickets [here] \nDetails by @noisystreetsspublishing. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/ponmo-is-a-rave-a-literary-x-electronic-music-event/
LOCATION:Not Disclosed
CATEGORIES:in-person,Lagos,Nigeria,Poetry,Rave,Registration Only,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260228T140000
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SUMMARY:"Ponmo Is A Bird" Launch Party @ Alliance Française\, PH
DESCRIPTION:Port Harcourt\, we’re coming!!\nWe’re excited to announce that our Book Launch Party is landing in YOUR CITY!\nJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of stories\, conversations\, connection\, and celebration of bold African voices.\nWhether you’re a book lover\, writer\, creative\, or just looking for good vibes and great company\, this party is for you. Make sure to secure a ticket through the link [here]. IT’S FREE. \nDate: February 28\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nCome ready to mingle\, connect\, and celebrate literature with us. Port Harcourt\, are you ready? \nDetails by @noisystreetsspublishing. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/ponmo-is-a-bird-launch-party-alliance-francaise-ph/
LOCATION:Alliance Française (PH)\, 20 Herbert Macaulay\, Alliance Française\, Orogbum\, Port Harcourt\, Port Harcourt\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:in-person,Nigeria,Port Harcourt,Registration Only,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Language of Love
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the final lineup you’ve been expecting! Tomorrow\, at “The Language of Love\,” Mayowa Fagbure (@mayowafagbure)\, Glory Duruem (@gloryadaduruem)\, Angel Nduka-Nwosu (@asangelwassayin)\, and one-time Angels and Muse resident Akumbu Uche will share beautiful and stirring poetry speaking to the different facets of love. Meanwhile\, Damilade Omoniyi (@thedemimikayla) will regale us with a moving book reading. Expect warmth\, laughter\, and the full kaleidoscope of emotions that make us human. \nWe also encourage you to come ready with poetry\, a song\, moving words\, whatever your preferred mode of expression is\, as there will be an open mic session during which the floor will be opened to members of the audience. \n“The Language of Love” is free to attend\, but spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nDetails by @angelsandmuse. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/the-language-of-love/
LOCATION:Angels and Muse\, 5 Sumbo Jibowu St\, Ikoyi\, Lagos\, Lagos\, 101233\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Limited Spots,Nigeria,Poetry,Registration Only,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Nigeria Prize for Literature [Poetry]
DESCRIPTION:2026 Call for Entry: \nEntries 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. \nThe prize rotates among four literary genres – Prose Fiction\, Poetry\, Drama and Children’s Literature. This year\, the competition is for Poetry. \nSUBMISSION PROCEDURE: \n\nAll applicants must submit their entries accompanied by an application form obtainable online from The Nigeria Prizes website\, www.thenigeriaprizes.org.\nCompleted forms must be printed and submitted along with the entries.\nGo to www.thenigeriaprizes.org for more details on submission.\nTwelve (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.\nBooks should be submitted to NLNG’s External Relations Division\, promoters of the prize\, by the stipulated deadline.\nNo book published before 2023 will be accepted.\nAn author will enter only one published work.\nUnpublished work will not be considered.\nNo 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.\nThe prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.\nNo 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.\nNo entries will be accepted from staff of NLNG and their immediate families.\nNo entry submitted after the stipulated deadline will be accepted.\nFailure to meet all stated conditions above will lead to disqualification of the entry.\nThe competition is exclusively for Nigerian writers\, regardless of where they reside.\nApplicants must be willing to participate in the Prize activities and public events\, and media exposure opportunities\, including interviews\, media tours\, and book readings.\n\nREAD THE 2026 ADVERTORIAL (HERE) \nEntries should be sent to: \nThe Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat\nExternal Relations Division\,\nNLNG Corporate Head Office\nNLNG Road\, Eastern By-Pass\,\nPort Harcourt\, Rivers State\, Nigeria. \nThe Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat\nExternal Relations Division\,\nNLNG Lagos transit office\n38 Oduduwa Crescent\, G.R.A.\nIkeja\, Lagos. \nThe Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat\nExternal Relations Division\,\nNLNG London Liaison Office\n4th Floor\, Heron House\,\n10 Dean Farrar Street\,\nLondon SW1H 0DX. \nClose of Entry: \nAll entries must be in by 23:59hrs WAT Monday 31st March 2026. Late entries will not be considered. \nDetails by @thenigeriaprizes. \n*** \nDisclaimer: Unless explicitly stated\, ArtGuideAfrica does not own\, endorse and is not affiliated with any event/organisation included on this event calendar. All promotional information for this event belongs to the organiser and is subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. ArtGuideAfrica’s use of this promotional information qualifies as “fair dealing” (also “fair use”) under copyright law. \nThese Event details were last updated on: [27/2/2027]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/the-nigeria-prize-for-literature-poetry/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Artists Grant,Diaspora,Free,Lagos,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities,Poetry,Writers
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