yo, Nigerian & global writers/creative community. my stage name is Blacc, otherwise known by my government name ‘Qudus Olowo.’ a Nigerian writer, editor, rapper, singer, & songwriter. i will be dropping my single ‘Dopamine’ this coming Friday, May 15. and I will need your support
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And yeah, Nigerian essayists do not have to prove themselves to anyone. I’m tired of this narrative because it will never end. You’ll be doing good work and someone will shit on it bc you’re not their fave.
Writers.
I have compiled a list of magazines you can submit to and what they pay.
Please retweet so it can reach more writers who need this.
1. Terrain $50
2. The Pig’s Back $300
3. Twenty-two, Twenty eight $30
4. Brick Magazine; a literary journal $65-100
We are pleased to announce the inaugural Reader Team at Afrihill Press. 😊❤️
Visit our website to learn more about our new readers:
https://t.co/5MZsGIpb6G
Poetry Journal is now open for submissions📌
POETRY ONLY and it’s open to all writers.
Prizes:
🥇 ₦400,000
🥈 ₦200,000
🥉 ₦100,000
Submit and view guidelines here: https://t.co/tkYLfZOVJ5
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Shoot your shot!
Hello Nigerian Poets and Fiction Writers,
We invite submissions for the Afrihill Press Chapbook Series 2026. With only five days left before the deadline.
We look forward to reviewing your chapbooks.
Find submission guidelines here:
https://t.co/Xm1gAAM7qo
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opportunity to connect with such inspiring individuals.
Thank you, Mr. Hussain Ahmed, for your tutelage, the generous gift of books, the financial support, and, most importantly, for providing a platform that promotes literary growth. Cheers to poetry.
Timileyin Adepoju
I am a beneficiary of the recently concluded one-day poetry workshop facilitated by Mr. Hussain Ahmed, which took place last weekend in Ilorin. The workshop was a remarkable gathering—a fellowship of creative minds—where participants engaged in thoughtful discussions and the
writing and reading of poetry.
I extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of the workshop: Mr. Hussain Ahmed; the host team, Imodoye Enclave Management; and the fellow poets who participated. It was a beautiful memory, and I am grateful for the