CBAAC Festival of African Literature
Call for entries: African Storytelling Competition
Are you a gifted African storyteller with a tale to tell? Do you have a unique voice and perspective to share with the world?
We invite you to submit your entry for the African Storytelling Competition, a flagship event at the CBAAC Festival of African Literature.
Submission Guidelines
1. Original composition, specifically for the competition.
2. Maximum duration of 5 minutes.
3. Story should be an authentic African Indigenous tale or align with the theme: ‘African Heritage and Renaissance‘. We encourage the use of indigenous sounds and/or instruments to enhance the storytelling experience.
4. Submit your story in digital format (Word or PDF) with a (3) minute audio/video recording of your storytelling.
Submission Process
Email your entry to [email protected] with ‘AFRICAN STORYTELLING COMPETITION’ as the subject. Include your name, contact information, age, and a short bio (max 100 words).
Selection Process
Entries will be reviewed by a jury based on set rules.
Selected storytellers will perform live at the competition or have their pre-recorded video displayed for virtual participants.
Important Dates To Note
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 15th January 2025.
Successful entries will be notified on or before 22nd January 2025.
Participation
Participation is free and open to all, registration is however compulsory. Kindly click here to register and be a part of this event:
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Our African Storytelling Competition winner will receive an amazing grand prize, plus other exciting goodies from our sponsors. Beautiful prizes also await the runner-ups and many others.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your African story with the world!
