Wednesday, June 14, 2006
About the Competition
About the Competition
As more and more Africans immigrate, Africa loses some of its finest minds. While abroad, the struggle for survival often overshadows the utilization of the potentials in these Africans. Their talents and expected contributions to humanity suffer as a consequence.
This competition is a little effort aimed at encouraging talented Africans abroad to revisit their gifts, reconnect with their dreams and reassert their unique place in literary world.
At Iroko Productions & Publications, we believe that the African geniuses are here with us. We are committed to the search for these gems. When we find them, we intend to nurture and celebrate them. We believe that the continuing existence of the African masterpieces depends on our ability to identify, promote and preserve the African geniuses at home and abroad.
We aspire to give greater audience to established African talents and beam a bright light on those previously unrecognized. It is also our hope that African experiences at home and abroad should occupy a central place in world literature.
With time, we hope to expand the prizes and recognition programs we have to include Africans writing in Africa.
As more and more Africans immigrate, Africa loses some of its finest minds. While abroad, the struggle for survival often overshadows the utilization of the potentials in these Africans. Their talents and expected contributions to humanity suffer as a consequence.
This competition is a little effort aimed at encouraging talented Africans abroad to revisit their gifts, reconnect with their dreams and reassert their unique place in literary world.
At Iroko Productions & Publications, we believe that the African geniuses are here with us. We are committed to the search for these gems. When we find them, we intend to nurture and celebrate them. We believe that the continuing existence of the African masterpieces depends on our ability to identify, promote and preserve the African geniuses at home and abroad.
We aspire to give greater audience to established African talents and beam a bright light on those previously unrecognized. It is also our hope that African experiences at home and abroad should occupy a central place in world literature.
With time, we hope to expand the prizes and recognition programs we have to include Africans writing in Africa.
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