Time to get your pens or laptops (any way your fingers) working...on those everyday stories you see but take for granted...
Kwani? presents African writers the opportunity to write about the Africa they live in. We seek newer stories that reflect our day to day lives, both private and public: the stories and narratives exchanged in schools and colleges; on public transport; in offices, churches and pubs; streets, suburbs, estates, and trading centres, in valleys and on hills. Stories told through song and dance, paint and brush, word and phrase, lens and shutter – stories now being told by a new generation, spurred by new imaginations, revealed by new narratives and expressions.
And yes, you get paid if your story is accepted. More information here.
Goodluck people!
Showing posts with label Kwani Trust. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kwani Trust. Show all posts
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
KWANI TRUST: Short Story Competition
Do you live in Kenya or have memories about Kenya? Kwani Trust is pleased to announce the launch of a national short story competition titled, ‘The Kenya I Live In’, inspired by the recent push for ‘The Kenya We Want’, and ubiquitous conversations about a 2030 vision that places our heads in the clouds and obscures who we are and what we really are.
The 46-year old Kenya’s official narrative of ‘inherent’ goodness, indigenous beauty and widespread peace has now been running on empty for a while. So we seek newer stories that reflect our day to day lives, both private and public: the stories and narratives exchanged in schools, colleges, matatus, offices, churches, pubs, streets, suburbs, estates, mtaas, trading centres, valleys and hills. Stories told through song and dance, paint and brush, word and phrase, lens and shutter – stories now being told by a new generation, spurred by new imaginations, revealed by new narratives and expressions.
In addition to being published in tour upcoming issue, Kwani? 06, the three best stories will bag cash prizes. Submission deadline is September 7th 2009, also read submission guidelines here
The 46-year old Kenya’s official narrative of ‘inherent’ goodness, indigenous beauty and widespread peace has now been running on empty for a while. So we seek newer stories that reflect our day to day lives, both private and public: the stories and narratives exchanged in schools, colleges, matatus, offices, churches, pubs, streets, suburbs, estates, mtaas, trading centres, valleys and hills. Stories told through song and dance, paint and brush, word and phrase, lens and shutter – stories now being told by a new generation, spurred by new imaginations, revealed by new narratives and expressions.
In addition to being published in tour upcoming issue, Kwani? 06, the three best stories will bag cash prizes. Submission deadline is September 7th 2009, also read submission guidelines here
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
KWANI TRUST: POETRY OPEN MIC
For all Bookaholics in Kenya (well you could think of flying in from other parts of the world).
Kwani Trust is inviting you to Kwani? Open Mic
Date: Tuesday 5th May 2009
Time: 7pm
Venue: Club Soundd, Hamilton House Kaunda Street
Entry: ksh 100/- only.
Featured Poet will be Eko Dydda/A.K.A.D.E.M.I.C.S. The DEMICS is simply Delivering Empowering Messages In Composed Songs. And, that is what he does! He is a performing poet & artist as well... Poetry indeed could be fun and deep with meanings, find out for yourself!
Kwani Trust is inviting you to Kwani? Open Mic
Date: Tuesday 5th May 2009
Time: 7pm
Venue: Club Soundd, Hamilton House Kaunda Street
Entry: ksh 100/- only.
Featured Poet will be Eko Dydda/A.K.A.D.E.M.I.C.S. The DEMICS is simply Delivering Empowering Messages In Composed Songs. And, that is what he does! He is a performing poet & artist as well... Poetry indeed could be fun and deep with meanings, find out for yourself!
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