An achievement worth celebrating!
Chinaza Joy Ugota, a Nigerian medical student from Ebonyi State, has received an Honourable Mention at the 2026 Sejong International Sijo Competition, which attracted a record 917 entries from 80 countries.
Her poem, titled A Trophy, drew inspiration from her mother’s childbirth experience and personal story, earning her recognition among poets from around the world.
Igbo talent continues to make its mark on the global stage❤️
“The conqueror writes history. They came, they conquered and they wrote. Now you don’t expect people who came to invade us to write the truth about us”
—Miriam Makeba