{"id":2532,"date":"2018-04-18T09:54:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T09:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/?p=2532"},"modified":"2018-04-18T10:35:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-18T10:35:32","slug":"nigerian-students-poetry-prize-nspp-2018-top-100-poems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/index.php\/nigerian-students-poetry-prize-nspp-2018-top-100-poems\/","title":{"rendered":"NIGERIAN STUDENTS POETRY PRIZE (NSPP) 2018: TOP 100 POEMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 1.7.8 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad1\" id=\"quads-ad1\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n\n <!-- WP QUADS - Quick AdSense Reloaded v.1.7.8 Content AdSense async --> \n\n<script async data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" data-cfasync=\"false\">\nvar quads_screen_width = document.body.clientWidth;\nif ( quads_screen_width >= 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data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NSPP TOP 100 POEMS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NSPP-NEW-1.jpg?fit=300%2C239&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NSPP-NEW-1.jpg?fit=790%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2534 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NSPP-NEW-1-1024x814.jpg?resize=640%2C509\" alt=\"NSPP TOP 100 POEMS\" width=\"640\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NSPP-NEW-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C814&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NSPP-NEW-1.jpg?resize=300%2C239&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NSPP-NEW-1.jpg?resize=768%2C611&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NSPP-NEW-1.jpg?w=1580&amp;ssl=1 1580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Poets in Nigeria (PIN) is pleased to announce the top 100 poems for the 2018 edition of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) which opened for submissions on 15<sup>th<\/sup> January, 2018. \u00a0Reviewing the entries in line with the rules for the prize, 464 entrants were deemed eligible to vie for the prize.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.poetsinnigeria.org.ng\/index.php\/judges-for-the-nigerian-students-poetry-prize-nspp-2018\/\"> A 5-man judging panel<\/a>, chaired by Ismail Bala, has selected the following poems, in no particular order, as the top 100 entries.<\/p>\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 1.7.8 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad2\" id=\"quads-ad2\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({\r\n    google_ad_client: \"ca-pub-5983616716487778\",\r\n    enable_page_level_ads: true\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MASSACRE IN BENUE <\/strong>| Tom Tom Utum (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)<\/li>\n<li><strong>TIT FOR HEART<\/strong> | Sede Oshokemekiah Victory (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>BLOOD, LOVE AND ASHES<\/strong> | Adibe Nnanyelugo Pius (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>ZEYANI<\/strong> | Oko Owoicho (Benue State University, Makurdi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SWEET LITTLE GIRL<\/strong> | Darko Nanyil Nanman (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN TOMORROW DIED YESTERDAY<\/strong> | Nureni Ibrahim (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MIND GAMES<\/strong> | Adenle Iyanuoluwa Deborah (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE AFRICAN DJEMBE<\/strong> | Apah Benson (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE CANKERWORM EATING UP THE GIANT<\/strong> | Patarh-Ebere Tuago Success (University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GROWING UP, BREATHING WITHOUT<\/strong> | Rabiu Abebowale Olamilekan (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE COLOR OF DEATH<\/strong> | Esther Yila umaru (Bowen University, Iwo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE WORD MISSING<\/strong> | Amaobi Uche (University of Abuja, Abuja)<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLEASE GO AWAY!<\/strong> | Obaniyi Stephen Olawale (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>BLACK<\/strong> | Abdulhameed Ridwan Olamide (University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)<\/li>\n<li><strong>EVERYTHING THERE IS OURS<\/strong> | Ekpenyong Kosisochukwu Collins \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DERANGED<\/strong> | Omotola Betty (Bowen University, Iwo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>YOU CANNOT RUN AWAY FROM EVERYTHING<\/strong> | Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu (Bayero University, Kano)<\/li>\n<li><strong>OH LAGOS CITY!<\/strong> | Babalola Adetola Emmanuel (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHERE IS RAIN?<\/strong> | Betiku Ayokunle Samuel (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>LAGOS WONDERS<\/strong> | Eleha Ibrahim Tosin (Lagos State University, Ojo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE SONG<\/strong> | Offor Oluebube Christopher (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WORDS MY MOTHER TOLD ME<\/strong> | Oyekunle Ifeoluwa Peter (Federal University of Technology, Akure)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHAT&#8217;S THE &#8220;NIGERIAN&#8221; WORD FOR CHANGE?<\/strong> | Ayikpo Timothy (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>A DAUGHTER&#8217;S PLEA<\/strong> | Pat Ashinze (University of Ilorin, Ilorin)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE PATH OF QUANDARIES<\/strong> | Edet Abasi-Akara Ekwere (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>UNTITLED<\/strong> | Edaki Timothy Obhohan (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>HOW TO BREAK-LOOSE FROM THE BATTLEFIELD<\/strong> | Bayowa Ayomide Micheal (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THIS AGONY MOTHER FEELS<\/strong> | Idowu Ebenezer Odeyemi (Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti)<\/li>\n<li><strong>PARTY<\/strong> | Bolaji Akintola (University of Lagos, Lagos)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CHRONICLE OF LIFE&#8217;S BATTLES<\/strong> | Olajuwon Joseph Olumide (Yaba College of Technology)<\/li>\n<li><strong>PAGES UNWRITTEN<\/strong> | Samuel Olawale Ogunyinka (Moshood Abiola polytechnic, Abeokuta)<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDDIES OF LIFE<\/strong> | Obinna Lawrence Ozeh (Bayero University, Kano)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DISTRESS<\/strong> | Afen Fredley Ukeh (Kaduna State University, Kaduna)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE COLLAPSE OF CHARIOTS<\/strong> | Ekwueme Chinonso Kelechi (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE EARTH HOPES FOR HEAVEN<\/strong> | Abraham Joshua Omeiza (Kogi State University, Anyigba)<\/li>\n<li><strong>AWA ARAWA<\/strong> | Oyeleke Sunday Michael (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)<\/li>\n<li><strong>IN A PRIVATE CLINIC AT MAIDUGURI<\/strong> | Ebuka Prince Okoroafor (Imo State University, Owerri)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SILENT WORLD<\/strong> | Fashola Esther Adebusola (Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DEAD FLOWERS, RED ROSES<\/strong> | Mazpa Ekejiuba-Ejikem (University of Calabar, Calabar)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SCHIZOPHRENIA<\/strong> | Adjekuko Ojatobare (Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun)<\/li>\n<li><strong>FAITHS AT WAR<\/strong> | Owojuyigbe Mayokun (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE UNIVERSE-CITY<\/strong> | Hakeemat Abike Ogunfuyi (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>LOST | <\/strong>Kelvin Yunisa (University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAVINGS OF A VILLAGE IDIOT | <\/strong>Boluwatito Aiyepola (University of Lagos, Lagos)<\/li>\n<li><strong>TOMORROW DIED YESTERDAY<\/strong> | Akindeere Abdulquadri Adekunle (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso)<\/li>\n<li><strong>OUR CHILDREN ARE COMING HOME | <\/strong>Udechukwu Chinomso Promise (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>COLD PROMISES: DE FACTO | <\/strong>Kolawole Emmanuel Ijalana (National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja)<\/li>\n<li><strong>FOR WALLFLOWERS THAT NEVER KNEW WHAT THEY WERE CARVED OUT OF A RAINBOW | <\/strong>Udokamma Wilfred (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME | <\/strong>Patra Okute (Igbinedion University, Okada)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DREAMS AND BROKEN THINGS | <\/strong>Onyekwere Somtochi (Federal University of Technology, Owerri)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE DOOR |<\/strong> Aremu Adams Adebisi (University of Ilorin, Ilorin)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WAITING FOR THE RAINS | <\/strong>Ayoade Iyanuoluwa Oyindamola (Landmark University, Omu-Aran)<\/li>\n<li><strong>ON THE COMING OF BREAD | <\/strong>Anifowoshe Ibrahim (University of Lagos, Lagos)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RANDOM THOUGHTS | <\/strong>Ngwu Iroabuchi Okey (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>HAIKU STORY | <\/strong>Akindele Michael Tobi (University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)<\/li>\n<li><strong>FREEDOM<\/strong> | Olanrewaju Moses (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>A TALE OF MIGRATORY LOCUSTS &amp; HOLOCAUST<\/strong> | Ogwiji Ehi-kowochio Blessing (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>AFRICAN-BLACK <\/strong>| Tope Abigail Larayetan (University of Lagos, Lagos)<\/li>\n<li><strong>ON THE EVE OF THE COMING DAY | <\/strong>Bartholomew Mba (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RHYTHMIC PARADOX <\/strong>| Zekeri Ojochenemi (Bowen University, Iwo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>FINDING OUR WAY BACKWARD<\/strong> | Sofoluwe Mobolaji Kehinde (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>FOR THE CONTEMPORARY GIRL CHILD<\/strong> | Olutayo Oluwatumininu Oluwatoni (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>IT BROKE | <\/strong>Moyosoore Odole (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SLAVERY<\/strong> | Samuel Irusota (Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma)<\/li>\n<li><strong>TWO SIDES OF HAKEEM<\/strong> | Ikeobi Samuel Chukwubuokem (University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RED<\/strong> | Deborah Oluwakemi Selemon (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>COLOURS<\/strong> | Hauwa Saleh Abubakar (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WE WILL BEAR NO MORE | <\/strong>Ihezue Somtochukwu Rodney (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE FLESH DOES NOT REFLECT THE MADNESS WITHIN<\/strong> | Dennis Chinenye Jane (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>ENDLESS WAIT<\/strong> | Mesogboriwon Adeleye Oriola (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SUNFLOWER BABIES<\/strong> | Chiamaka Emeka-Onyenacho (Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti)<\/li>\n<li><strong>EXILE AT HOME<\/strong> | Buah Dansabe Kuni (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DAYS OF THE WEAK<\/strong> | Cynthia Alagada (Bells University of Technology, Ota)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MELTING CHOCOLATE<\/strong> | Ugonwa, Nnaemeka Slyvester (Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike)<\/li>\n<li><strong>HELL DAYS<\/strong> | Titus Adeolu Adekunle (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RIVER BANKS OF BLOODY CHANGE<\/strong> | Uwanibe Uchechukwu Philomina (Covenant University, Ota)<\/li>\n<li><strong>A CRY FOR JUSTICE | <\/strong>Opeyemi Olatunde Olukayode (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>SORROWS OF A NIGER DELTAN<\/strong> | Dikibo Apollos (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>A CARRIER AND HIS DOUBLE YOKE<\/strong> | Oso Oluwaseyi (University of Lagos, Lagos)<\/li>\n<li><strong>I AM POETRY<\/strong> | Gisanrin Olutayo Tosin (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CHILDREN OF HARM<\/strong> | Babatunde Adedayo Gbolahan (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>BEFORE DUSK<\/strong> | Winlade Isreal (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)<\/li>\n<li><strong>IF<\/strong> | Daniel Bright N. (Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro)<\/li>\n<li><strong>OBIANUKO<\/strong> | Onuoha Chibuike Nnaemezie (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE FALLEN KINGDOM<\/strong> | Ibi Judith Yusuf (Nasarawa State University, Keffi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WAITING TO EXHALE<\/strong> | Veronica Elias Ugian (University of Calabar, Calabar)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THE STORM<\/strong> | Obrerhor Faith Eseoghene (Esther Federal College of Education, Pankshin)<\/li>\n<li><strong>THUNDER<\/strong> | Ubi,Ubi Ofem (Cross River University of Technology, Calabar)<\/li>\n<li><strong>HERE, NOWHERE<\/strong> | Kester Kanayo Onyemaechi (University of Benin, Ugbowo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DEEP DREAMS<\/strong> | Iberiyenari Godstime Tamunofiri (Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Yenagoa)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MOTHER DEAREST<\/strong> | Okoye Micah Oguguo (Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu)<\/li>\n<li><strong>YET ANOTHER HEAD<\/strong> | Amagwula Nnenna Comfort (University of Lagos, Lagos)<\/li>\n<li><strong>BLACKBIRD<\/strong> | Aire Joshua Omotayo (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>BEAUTIFUL SAYS THE BLACK BOY<\/strong> | Nduka Benjamin Chinonye (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)<\/li>\n<li><strong>AS DAYS<\/strong> | Ajoni Justinah Oluwabukola (University of Ibadan, Ibadan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>PARDON FOR RAPE<\/strong> | Akinpelu David Olamide (Lagos State University, Ojo)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN A WOMAN WRITES<\/strong> | Badmus Firdaws Anisatullah (University of Ilorin, Ilorin)<\/li>\n<li><strong>REMINISCE<\/strong> | Dennis Williams Uchechi (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHY HER LOVE R.I.P.<\/strong> | Sunday Abegunde (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife)<\/li>\n<li><strong>HOME IN BOTTLES OF FEAR<\/strong> | Adeniran Ogooluwa Joseph (Bowen University, Iwo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Please note that,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the top 100 poems will be published in an anthology to be unveiled at the NSPP Awards;<\/li>\n<li>the best participating tertiary institution (school with the highest number of entrants) will be acknowledged with a trophy at the NSPP Awards;<\/li>\n<li>top-performing tertiary institution (school with the highest number of selected entries) will be awarded a trophy at the NSPP Awards;<\/li>\n<li>entrants who have appeared on all lists of top 100 entrants (since inception of the prize in 2016) will be specially recognized at the NSPP Awards;<\/li>\n<li>the top 100 entrants are entitled to complimentary copies of the NSPP publication;<\/li>\n<li>a longlist of 20 poems will be announced on 30<sup>th<\/sup> April, 2018;<\/li>\n<li>a shortlist of 10 poems will be announced on 15<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2018;<\/li>\n<li>the awards ceremony is slated for 24<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2018 at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moderator, NSPP 2018\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 1.7.8 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad3\" id=\"quads-ad3\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({\r\n    google_ad_client: \"ca-pub-5983616716487778\",\r\n    enable_page_level_ads: true\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NIGERIAN STUDENTS POETRY PRIZE (NSPP) 2018: TOP 100 POEMS Poets in Nigeria (PIN) is pleased to announce the top 100 poems for the 2018 edition&hellip; 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