Uniting Africa’s Finest Poetic Minds in WSA’s 2nd Annual Flash Poetry Contest

“With the resounding success of this remarkable event, Writers Space Africa eagerly anticipates hosting future poetry contests that will continue to elevate and celebrate the incredible talent of African poets.”

On January 14th, 2024, Writers Space Africa presented the highly anticipated second edition of its annual Flash Poetry Contest. This extraordinary event served as a captivating rendezvous for poetry enthusiasts from across the continent, who gathered to celebrate the power of words and creativity.
 
Sponsored by, Anthony ‘PenBoss’ Onugba, the contest showcased the brilliance of African poets and their ability to captivate hearts and minds. The judging panel comprised an illustrious line-up of literary luminaries: Funminiyi Akinrinade from Nigeria, Chief Editor of PoeticAfrica Trilingual Magazine; Nicole Gandaho from Benin Republic, Poetry Editor of WSA Literary Magazine; Benny Wanjohi from Kenya, former Chief Editor and Poetry Editor of PoeticAfrica and WSA Magazine respectively; and Omadang Yowasi from Uganda, Poetry Editor of Poetic Africa.
 
Promptly commencing at 5 PM CAT, the contestants were tasked with crafting a poem within a mere 15 minutes, exploring the evocative theme of ‘noise.’ Their poetic expressions were meticulously evaluated based on four essential criteria: Creativity, Thematic Cohesion, Originality, and Evocative Power.
 
From an outstanding array of submissions, the esteemed judges meticulously selected the top ten poems that resonated deeply with the hearts of the judges in line with the judging criteria
 
Symphony of Sound – Ayine Kieran
I Used to Hate – Precious Adekola
All I Can Hear – Abdulatif Khalid
Morning Dash – Sheila Ngei
Silence It – Rubix Blessing
Chaos Living in My Father’s Voice – Emmanuel Akintoye
This Sound – Felix Agyemang
Symphony of Kampala – Nanyanzi Leticia Hope
White Noise – Mayuba
A Song Inside Me – Eliseus
 
As the suspense reached its zenith, the electrified audience took center stage, casting their votes to determine the ultimate winners. The triumphant poets who emerged from this enthralling voting session were:
 
– First Place: “All I Can Hear” by Abdulatif Khalid
– Second Place: “Symphony of Sound” by Ayine Kieran
– Third Place: “A Song inside Me” by Eliseus
 
With the resounding success of this remarkable event, Writers Space Africa eagerly anticipates hosting future poetry contests that will continue to elevate and celebrate the incredible talent of African poets. 

Source: WSA.