People & Lifestyle
BBC News Pidgin launches first essay competition
A new essay writing competition for Pidgin language speakers was today launched by BBC News Pidgin. The contest is open to all current students of a tertiary institution in Africa. Entrants for the award must submit an essay of 800-1000 words, looking at the theme, “Is Africa’s youth ready for political leadership.”
A panel of judges drawn from Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon, and made up of academics, Pidgin authors, and journalists will select one winner. All essays must adhere to Pidgin English structure while conforming to all rules of grammar and punctuation.
The winner will be announced at an event in Lagos on September 15th, 2018. They will receive a one year scholarship covering the costs of academic books.
Entry to the contest opens on Monday 6th August and closes on Sunday 2nd September. Entries should be submitted to bbcpidgin.essay@bbc.co.uk.
Editor of BBC News Pidgin Adejuwon Soyinka said:
“This Pidgin essay competition is the first for the region from an international broadcaster and the competition aims to encourage the uptake of written Pidgin across West and Central Africa.”
Head of World Service West Africa Languages Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye said:
“It’s been an exciting year since the launch of BBC News Pidgin and this competition is a way to encourage the use of Pidgin language among our young audiences.”
Further information on how to enter, including the full terms and conditions, are available at the BBC News Pidgin website
Since BBC News Pidgin launched a year ago, the team produced many impactful stories including “Sweet, Sweet Codeine,” an investigative documentary on codeine cough syrup abuse in Nigeria, as well as influential interviews with people including the French President, Emmanuel Macron; former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo; current Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; Microsoft founder, Bill Gates; the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Paul Arkwright; and Africa’s richest man, Mr. Aliko Dangote.]]>
- Buzz2 days ago
“Hustle Hard”- Kwadwo Safo Jnr advises as he flaunts all 7 of his luxury cars on Instagram
- World News2 days ago
Trump grants clemency to rappers Lil Wayne, Kodak Black
- Buzz1 day ago
Sarkodie nominated for Pan-African Listeners’ Choice category for the MTV Africa Music Awards
- Buzz2 days ago
Watch: Blakk Rasta was lured to Zylofon FM with a salary of GHC 10,000 and a brand new Mitsubishi Pajero
- Buzz1 day ago
“I am not happy, I need a man in my life” – ADOM TV’s Tima Kumkum gets candid
- Buzz7 days ago
Didier Drogba and wife divorce after 20 years together
- Buzz1 week ago
Medikal splashes over $60,000 on Necklace, Twitter reacts
- World News8 hours ago
Biden ends Trump’s travel ban on Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, others
- Buzz2 days ago
Sarkodie’s lyrical ability is on another level, I want to work with him- Canadian rapper Zakisha Brown
- Buzz6 days ago
‘I don’t do fraud, and I’m okay’ – Strongman
- People & Lifestyle1 day ago
10 Dangers of Getting a Car Loan You Should Avoid
- Buzz1 day ago
Watch: Joey B wants you to know he still buys ‘foose’