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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260321T230000
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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:20260301T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260331T235900
DTSTAMP:20260508T172313
CREATED:20260316T231443Z
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SUMMARY:Open Call for Submissions [Fiction]
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to March\, everyone! \nOur March submissions window is now open for fiction manuscripts. \nHave you completed a fiction manuscript and you are thinking of publishing it? Do you know someone who is seeking a publisher for their work of fiction? \nSend your fiction manuscript to submissions@narrativelandscape.com between 1st and 31st March. \nTo read our submission guidelines\, please visit our website [link here]. Be sure to follow the guidelines carefully. \nFor writers in East Africa\, that includes you\, too! Our East Africa office is open to submissions through the same email address above. \nIf you have a story you think deserves to be read\, then we can’t wait to read it. \nDetails by @narrativelscape. \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: [17/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/open-call-for-submissions-fiction/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:East Africa,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities,West Africa,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T172313
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T172313
CREATED:20260227T024519Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260220T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260331T235900
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SUMMARY:Call for First 100 Submissions [Fiction & Non-Fiction]
DESCRIPTION:Submissions are now OPEN at Ankara Press! (Note: Open call closes after the first 100 submissions!) \nWe publish bold\, commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction by Black writers from across Africa\, the Caribbean\, UK and Europe\, African America and the wider Black world. \nWe are actively looking for romance\, thriller\, crime\, women’s fiction\, mystery\, horror\, speculative fiction (including fantasy and sci-fi)\, and accessible\, reader-focused non-fiction. Range matters to us. \nIn this window\, we will read the first 100 completed manuscripts so each one can receive the time and serious editorial attention it deserves as we build our list with intention. \nFull submission details in the link in our bio! \nDetails by @ankarapress and @cassavarepublicpress. \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: [16/3/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/call-for-first-100-submissions-fiction-non-fiction/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Africa,Open Call,Opportunities,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260201T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260228T235900
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SUMMARY:Open Call: "Ponmo Is A Bird" x Literature Exhibition [Artists & Illustrators]
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPonmo 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. \nThis 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. \nApplication link (here). \nWEBSITE EXCERPT (Full details here) \nNoisy 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. \nPonmo 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. \nThis is an opportunity for emerging artists to exhibit their work and an opportunity to intersect the art world to literature. \nWho we’re looking for:\nEmerging 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. \nReady to submit? Read the guidelines first\, then click on the submission form here. \nWhat to submit: \n\n2 images of your artwork (JPG/PNG\, 10MB max each) with titles.\nArtist bio (max 150 words) + artist statement (150–300 words) explaining which story inspired the piece and why.\nExact dimensions (cm)\, medium\, year created\, and proposed sale price in NGN (must be between NGN 25\,000 and 250\,000).\n\nSelection and number of artists:\nWe 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. \nExhibition tenure & program: \n\nExhibition run: 10 days with an opening reception on day 1.\nBook 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.\nAuction: Selected works may be offered in a live and online auction during the exhibition weekend. Auction and sale rules below.\n\nPricing & sales:\nArtists propose sale prices in NGN. Compulsory price bracket: ₦25\,000.00 – ₦250\,000.00.NGN  \nImportant dates & how to apply: \n\nRolling submissions: applications reviewed weekly. The deadline to submit is February 28\, 2026.\nSubmit your piece here.\n\nLogistics & terms (summary): \n\nArtists are responsible for delivering works to the venue and collection after sale unless shipping is arranged.\nThe organizer reserves non-exclusive promotional rights to reproduce images for exhibition promotion.\nUnsold works must be collected within 7 days of the exhibition’s close unless other arrangements are made.\nInsurance\, framing and hanging instructions will be provided to selected artists.\n\nQuestions? Email contact@noisystreetss.com  with subject: PONMO ART SUBMISSION. \nReady to submit? Click on the submission form here. \nSubmission Terms & Conditions \nBy submitting work to the Ponmo Is a Bird: Art × Literature Exhibition\, artists acknowledge and agree to the following: \n\nSubmission does not guarantee selection: All submissions will be reviewed by the curatorial team. Only selected works will be included in the physical exhibition.\nNotable 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.\nOriginality & 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.\nUse 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.\nPricing & availability: Submitted prices are indicative only. Final pricing\, auction participation\, and sales terms will be confirmed with selected artists in a separate agreement.\nRolling review: Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission does not guarantee selection\, but may be prioritised during review.\nFurther 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\,\nRight 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.\n\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/open-call-ponmo-is-a-bird-x-literature-exhibition-artists-illustrators/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Africa,Exhibition,Free,in-person,Lagos,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260201T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20260331T235900
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SUMMARY:Masobe Books: Call for Submissions [Fiction]
DESCRIPTION:Publish with us \n\n\nThank 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. \n\n\nDetails by @masobebooksng. \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: [22/2/2026]
URL:https://artguideafrica.com/art-event/masobe-books-call-for-fiction-submissions/
LOCATION:Online Application
CATEGORIES:Free,Nigeria,Open Call,Opportunities,Writers
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