NETAD National Youth Forum, Abeokuta 2011

Memories of the 2011 Network for Talent Discovery's National Youth Forum which took place in Abeokuta, the Ogun State (South Western Nigeria) capital comes to mind. The NETAD National Youth Forum is a gathering of youths aimed at creating an opportunity for youths to interact with one another and our role models, towards ensuring self discovery, talent development, effective leadership and patriotism among youths in the African region and beyond....

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Young Journalists Award 2011: Call for entries

Nominations are invited for the 5th Nigeria Young Journalist Awards 2011 from media organisations and individuals. The award, initiated by media career services, a media training and consultancy outfit dedicated to the development of the carer of journalists in Nigeria, is to recognise and encourage young journalists in the country. A judging board made up of top media professionals will choose winners of the awards who will get media career enhancing...

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Dual Sept (Poetry) for Kongi

Sept numbered the wonders,                       Ecstasy within, I wonder. Chosen among your brothers To be more, but a wonder. Days, sept a week, Watched grow you a septuagenarian. And rose did you to the peak, Oh Penkelemesi grammarian. Numbered in perfection As odds you had overcome. Blessing you are to the nation, And a model to our...

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YORUBA LITERATURE WRITING COMPETITION

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS In collaboration with AFRICAN HERITAGE RESEARCH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTRE YORUBA LITERATURE WRITING COMPETITION For Writers using Yoruba Language to write between the ages of 15 and 40. The competition is organized by the Society to rekindle the interest of Young Writers writing in Yoruba language in Nigeria. Also to motivate and encourage writing in indigenous languages among young Nigerian Writers....

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Five books at 18, still burning to write

For 18-year-old Damola Morenikeji, Muse is one good force that he is not in a hurry to end his friendship with. This is because since they had a contact when he was nine, the ink of his pen has been flowing ceaselessly, with five books to show now. The Federal University of Abeokuta student, who hails from Ogun State, says his writing skill was discovered by his parents when he was six years old. He states, ‘‘They encouraged me and simultaneously taught...

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Watch out for Joba Olanrewaju; a 14 year old artist

 Joba Olanrewaju  His art was first noticed a long time ago. Unfortunately, like many other, it remained unexployed. Oluwajoba Banabas Olanrewaju, born on Tuesday, 27th May, 1997 in Ibadan, Oyo state - located in the South Western part of Nigeria - is a prodigy meant to be celebrated over time. The youngster, who is been encouraged by his immediate family seeks a career in creative arts. Apart from improving his prowess in painting and drawing,...

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