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The inaugural edition is now accepting entries. Submit 10 original, unpublished poems by May 31, 2026.
Inaugural Edition • Now Accepting Submissions
The Alhaji Arole
Agarawu African
Poetry Prize
"Sounding the Gong of the Black Lyric"Honoring excellence in African poetry. A celebration of the voices that shape our literary heritage and inspire generations to come.
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About The Prize
Celebrating African
Literary Excellence
The Alhaji Arole Agarawu African Poetry Prize honors the legacy of one of Africa's most distinguished patrons of the arts, recognizing exceptional poetic voices from across the continent.
Open to poets of African descent worldwide, the prize celebrates work that speaks to the richness of African experience, heritage, and imagination.
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