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Submitting to the 2026 Poetry Prize? Read this first ⬇️ Top questions students keep asking us, answered.
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The FAQs students are asking most Got questions about the 2026 Poetry Prize? We’ve got answers. 👇
👔 Happy Father’s Day! Celebrating literary fathers: Soyinka’s wisdom, Okri’s imagination, Achebe’s legacy, Akinyemi’s modern voice, and Osundare’s activism. 🌍✍️ Carry your story forward; submit your poem at poetry.contest.zodml.org
It's Friday. The ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 is still open. �� Theme: Stories We Carry �� Max: 50 lines �� Who: Nigerian public tertiary students �� Prize: ₦1,000,000+ + internship + publication + trip to Lagos �� How: Fill the form at zurl.co/stUIS
🎉 The ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 is NOW OPEN! Theme: "Stories We Carry." Win over ₦1,000,000 in cash + publication, paid internship, all-expenses trip to Lagos & more. Are you a public tertiary student? Submit Here 👉 zurl.co/7JmdH #zodmlpoetryprize2026 #StoriesWeCarry
You know someone who writes. Someone who needs this opportunity. Tag them below 👇 This is for students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. Prize: Over ₦1m + publication + internship + trip to Lagos. Submit Now | zurl.co/02hgH #ZODMLPoetryPrize2026 #trending
The ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 is NOW OPEN! Theme: "Stories We Carry." Win over ₦1,000,000 in cash + publication, paid internship, all-expenses trip to Lagos & more. Are you a public tertiary student? Submit Here 👉 zurl.co/qxOLj #ZODMLPoetryPrize2026 @naijama @DuksyG
🎉 The ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 is NOW OPEN! Theme: "Stories We Carry." Win over ₦1,000,000 in cash + publication, paid internship, all-expenses trip to Lagos & more. Are you a public tertiary student? Submit Here 👉 zurl.co/r8pwI #ZODMLPoetryPrize #StoriesWeCarry
In Igbo culture, stories are not entertainment — they are education, law, and memory. The moonlight tale (ifo) passed knowledge from grandmothers to grandchildren for generations. Enter the ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 — Stories we carry zurl.co/6dYsE
You don't need to be a professional poet. You don't need to have won anything before. You just need a story — and the courage to write it. Theme: Stories We Carry Max: 50 lines Submit: zurl.co/MAZBN
Thousands of books, articles, and resources — African literature, Nigerian authors, history, science, and more. All free. All accessible from your phone. write your Poetry Prize entry: zurl.co/hjvLg
Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria This Democracy Day, celebrate by exploring the stories that make us who we are. From festivals and landmarks to food and culture. Discover Nigeria with ZODML → zurl.co/lDyQy
Our latest blog post explores why poetry remains essential for Nigerian students and communities — and why the ZODML Poetry Prize exists. enter the prize: zurl.co/TgIwt
Looking for inspiration for your ZODML Poetry Prize entry? ZODML's free e-library has thousands of African and Nigerian literary works . Visit zurl.co/C4TUf to explore the e-library, then head to zurl.co/EqMXo to submit your poem. #zodmlpoetryprize2026
Write just 2 lines about a story passed down in your family and let me know in the comments. Don’t forget to submit your poem for the ZODML Poetry Prize 2026! poetry.contest.zodml.org. We can’t wait to read what you create!
Did You Know? Nigeria is home to over 500 languages, each one a unique voice, a rhythm, and a story worth telling. Want to explore more of Nigeria’s rich culture and heritage? Visit our Discover Nigeria page. zurl.co/WD9rH
🚨 Did you know? Your poem could change your life! ✍🏾✨ The ZODML Poetry Prize 2026 is here with the theme “Stories We Carry” for students in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions.
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