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  • Entries open for Chemistry Challenge

    Interested SS2 and SS3 pupils have until November 24 to register for the PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge 2014 online or at the Ministry of Education and the six education districts.

    The first stage of the competition, which is a written examination, would take place on November 29 in 10 centres across the state.  The top 100 in the examination will move on to the second stage.  The top four in the second stage will win a place in the final, which will feature practical chemistry problems.

    Winner of the competition will receive N700,000, a laptop, trophy and gold medal.  The first runner-up will receive N500,000, a laptop and silver medal; the second runner-up will get N400,000, a laptop and bronze medal; and the third runner-up will be rewarded with N300,000, a laptop and a consolation medal.

    Prizes will also be presented to the respective Chemistry teachers and schools of the four finalists. The Chemistry teachers of the winners will win between N60,000 and N100,000 while Chemistry books of the same value will be presented to the schools.

    Explaining why the competition enjoys the support of the PZ Cusson Foundation, Mr Tunde Oyebola, a member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees, said at a stakeholder’s engagement forum last week that   the aim is to get pupils interested in the sciences.

    “This is one of the corporate social responsibility initiatives of PZ Cussons Foundation and its general objective is to stimulate interest in chemistry,” he said.

    Mrs Yomi Ifaturoti, PZ Cusson’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Administration added that it is an effort to encourage more students to study Chemistry.

    “A lot of students are running away from the sciences.  We need to encourage them to study sciences,” she said.

    In the inaugural edition, Emmanuel Ejiogu Onyekachi of Miketoy College, Ikotun, Lagos State won the competition.  The runners up were: Obi Uchenna David of Barachel College, Ifako-Agege; Mgbemena Thankgod of Leeland International College, Oregun-Ikeja; and Victor Ike-Okoro of Top Grade Secondary School, Surulere.

  • AFRIMA extends date for entries

    AFRIMA extends date for entries

    Yielding to pressure from African musicians, organisers of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) said they have decided to extend the deadline for the submission of entries, to accommodate participants who are constrained by limited internet access in their various cities.

    The new date, July 19, is a two-week addition to the initial deadline, and also offers journalists a chance in the Entertainment Reporter category of the awards.

    In its maiden edition, AFRIMA has the support of African Union Commission, as a platform that showcases the culture of Africa and reward music talents in the continent.

    Entry guidelines, according to the organisers remain the same, and can be found on www.afrima.org.

    The award requires that only musical or journalistic works released or published from May 31, 2013 to July 18, 2014 are eligible for submission.

    For hard copy entries, participants are expected to download the registration form, and send the completed copy alongside two copies of the entry to the nearest physical address provided on the AFRIMA website. Qualified entries will be selected by the Academy of AFRIMA which consists of the Jury and College of Voters.

    According to Director of Brand Communications and Sponsorship for AFRIMA, Ms. Matlou Tsotetsi,  the entry submission process is an encouraging success marker, considering that the Academy has surpassed the 1000 mark. “We are receiving entries from African music professionals and journalists in countries like Finland, Germany, and other interesting locations,” she said.

    Also supported by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Nigeria, the 2014 AFRIMA, organisers said, will produce a star-studded, world-class event in Nigeria on October 21 to 25, 2014, with live performances and television broadcast to 84 countries on 109 television stations around the world.

  • AFRIFF: Organisers seek entries

    AFRIFF: Organisers seek entries

    The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has called on Nollywood producers and directors to enter their movies for its fourth awards ceremony scheduled to hold between November 9 and 16 at Tinapa, Calabar, Cross River State.

    In a statement, the organisers said eligible films must have been produced after January 1, 2013 and preference would be given to films that are yet to be screened globally or in Africa.

    The categories for entry include: Best Feature Film, Best Authentic Nigerian Feature, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Documentary, Best Short Film, Best Student Short, Best Animation, Jury Special Prize for Outstanding Film as well as Audience Choice with cash prizes, ranging from $3000 $6000.

    AFRIFF is a platform that seeks to give expression to the African cinema by recognizing and rewarding excellence in the industry.

    According to the organisers, deadline for submission of entries in the short film category ends on June 13, while that of the feature length films end on June 30. “All entries will be viewed by the selection committee. The festival will make no cuts or changes. Festival selections will be announced in September, 2013.

    All entrants will be notified by email. The festival jury and special guests will present awards to films selected as best in their categories at the festival awards ceremony in November,” the statement said.

  • Entries open for writing contest

    TThe Splendid Literature & Culture Foundation has called for entries to select and publish the best six unpublished stories by writers of children’s literature aged 11-21 years.

    The organisers say the stories should entertain and enlighten, with strong Nigerian/African content, adding that its judges will assess each entry on the depth, originality and quality of the writing and the story’s appeal to its intended audience. “Above all, these stories are to stimulate the imagination of the readers to think and problem-solve in novel ways. All entries must be original, unpublished stories in English. Plays and poems are not eligible. Entrants are not expected to illustrate their stories unless they wish to do so. This will not affect the assessment,” they said.

    Entries, they added, must fall within Junior and Senior categories. For those entering for the junior categories, their unpublished story in English for children between the ages of eight to 12 should be original and up to 3,000 words; while those for the senior categories should be an original unpublished story in English for young adults between the ages of 13 and 17 that is up to 6,000 words.

    The best three stories for each category, according to the orgainsers, will be selected for publication by the foundation’s judges, adding that the usual royalty and publication terms will apply to every story published by the foundation. “The publishers reserve the customary rights regarding all publishing decisions. The copyright of each entry will remain vested in the author, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the entrant and the Foundation.”

    Interested writers are expected to submit typewritten or legibly handwritten, double spaced on numbered pages. Entries submitted online should be in clear and legible fonts. Illegible entries will be disqualified, it was learnt. Entries should include passport photograph, name, residential address, phone number and email address on the title page of the manuscript, with only the full name of entrant on each numbered page of the submission. Entries must be submitted under the entrant’s real name. Pseudonyms are not permitted. And it is not more than one entry per entrant will be accepted.  Six copies of the entry manuscript should be submitted to Splendid Literature & Culture Foundation: 31, Alhaji Tokan Street, Alaka Estate, Surulere, Lagos or P.O Box 7328, GPO, Lagos. And it should be accompanied by evidence of Nigerian citizenship (photocopied/scanned copy of birth certificate, Nigerian passport or Nigerian ID Card).

    The organisers say there is room for online submission, however, entrants should ensure that they attach their entries and e-mail it to: entries@splendidfoundation.com.

    The closing date for all entries is August, 31. Any entry that fails to meet one or more of the conditions above (including the deadline) will be disqualified. For details, visit our website: www.splendidfoundation.com. Members and employees of the Splendid Literature & Culture Foundation are not eligible.

     

  • Entries for art contest open

    Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc and African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) have called for entries for the sixth edition of the National Art Competition (NAC).

    According to the organisers the announcement is part of efforts to encourage the development of creativity, arts and artists.

    Entries will close on June 15. Artists are advised visit the foundation’s website (www.africanartists.org) on how to apply and submit application forms.

    The National Art Competition is a yearly arts competition organised by Nigerian Breweries and the African Artists’ Foundation, with each edition driven by pertinent themes in line with current social issues.

    Nigerian Breweries has been partnering with the African Artists’ Foundation to organise the National Art Competition for ûve consecutive years.

    In a statement, the organisers said Nigerian Breweries recognises that arts play an important role in strengthening cultural values in any society, adding that in its five year span, the competition has showcased emerging talent in such diverse mediums as painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, installation, and video art. With a focus on the processes of artistic creation rather than solely the end product, artists are asked to submit a proposal for an unrealised work.

    After screening many entries, 12 finalists would be invited to take part in artists’ retreat, where workshops by leading artists, professors, curators, and arts professionals allow finalists to flesh out the conceptual threads of their proposal and work in a studio environment.

    NAC 2013’s theme is Identity: Who Do You Think You Are?, where artists are asked to interpret the topic through a conceptual embrace of artistic practices.

    This year’s theme, according to the Director of AAF, Mr Azu Nwagbogu, seeks to capture the essence of being a Nigerian. The theme examines the status of individuals in both Nigerian and abroad.

    “There is an ongoing debate about the value and functionality of our national identity. Do we persist with identifying with our state or tribe of origin or have we truly embraced the community where we have made our residence? With vast changes sweeping the nation, including urban development, rising technologies, and the evolving social climate, personal and collective cultural identity are constantly in flux.

    “How is identity constructed and articulated? What external forces come to define our understanding of ourselves and the world around us? What is the relationship between individual identity, national identity, and their position in the face of rising globalisation? These are questions to be answered as regards the theme,” according to Nwagbogu.

    Artists of all ages and working in all mediums are encouraged to apply. The selection committee will be headed by Prof. El Anatsui.

     

  • ANA calls for entries

    The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has called for entries for its 2013 prize. The annual literary contest is open to Nigerian writers, at home and abroad. Prospective applicants are to enter their works which must have been published between March 2012 and May 2013.

    To apply, they should submit six copies of the book or manuscript to be entered, specifying the prize entered for, with a covering letter and the photocopy of a receipt of payment of annual dues to a state chapter for the year of entry. All entries, with a covering letter should contain accurate contact details of the writer or/and publisher of the work, including email and surface mail addresses and telephone numbers.

    Entries should be sent to The General Secretary, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), C/o Suite 63, National Theatre Complex, Iganmu, Lagos.

    According to the organisers, multiple entries, where applicable, are allowed but a work must not have been entered for the same prize prior to the present entry; and must have been published between March 2012 and May 2013.

    A release signed by the General Secretary, Mallam Baba Muhammad Dzukogi, said the deadline for the receipt of all entries, except the Prize for Literary Journalism for the 2012 ANA Literary Prizes, is May 30. A shortlist will be announced in early October.

    ANA will announce the prize winners at the awards dinner during the 32nd International Annual Convention of the Association of Nigerian Authors in October.

    The prizes include ANA/Chevron Prose Prize on Environmental Issues (Prose) $2,000 (published works only); ANA/Esiaba Irobi Prize for Play writing, N50,000 (published & unpublished works); ANA/Lantern Books Prize for Children’s Fiction N100,000 (unpublished works only, ages 8 – 15). Winning entry to be published by Lantern Books; ANA Prize for Poetry (published & unpublished) – N100, 000; ANA Prize for Prose Fiction (published & unpublished) – N 100, 000; ANA Prize for Drama (published & unpublished) – N100, 000; ANA Prize for Literary Journalism – N 100, 000 (Deadline: September 30, 2012); ANA/NECO Teen Author Prize (prose) N100,000 (published & unpublished works) and ANA/Mazariyya Teen Author Prize (poetry) N50,000 (published & unpublished works).

     

     

  • Entries open to Africa, Middle East agencies

    Once again entries are open for the region’s most prestigious advertising and brand communication awards. Works produced in Africa and the Middle East are eligible for entry into the Loeries.

    The entry deadline is May 31, 2013 and all work must be produced between June 1, 2012 to May 31, this year.

    DDB Mozambique and Squad Digital are also positioned for first and second place in the official rankings for agencies from Africa and the Middle East. On being top of the rankings, Cristiana Oliveira, Strategic Planner Director at DDB Mozambique says: “Being first place means we are on the right track to become a reference in our region, if not one of the most creative agencies in Africa. Winning Loeries has a huge impact for us, because it puts us on the map not only for international but also regional clients.”

    Managing Director, Squad Digital, Guarav Singh said: “Squad is a young agency, but has high aspirations to become a thought leader in the digital marketing communication space. Prestigious awards like Loeries are very important for agencies, it not only puts credibility to the agencies credentials but also helps to attract and retain talent.”

    The Africa and Middle East category is open for entries in communication design; PR communication campaigns; digital and interactive communication; live events; print communication, outdoor and collateral media; radio; TV, Video and Film; and integrated campaigns.

    The week will culminate in two awards evenings on September 21 and 22, where delegates will discover the most innovative concepts from Africa and the Middle East across radio, design, media, PR, digital, direct, events, print, outdoor, TV, Film and Video and Integrated Campaigns.

    Events will kick off at Cape Town’s City Hall on Monday September 16 with the Loeries judging week. Finalists for each category will be announced at the end of each day. The judging will round off with the International Seminar of Creativity, also to be held at City Hall.

    Other events will include the Judges Wrap Party, Student Portfolio Day, Media Brunch, and The Official Party.

  • Entries soar for AMAA 2013

    AS the date draws close for the 9th edition of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) organisers have announced an unprecedented upsurge in the number of films that have been submitted by film markers across Africa and in the Diaspora with the Francophone African countries leading the pack.

    According to Mr. Shuaib Hussein, a member of the awards jury and chairman of the College of Screeners, a total of 671 films have been submitted for AMAA this year compared to average of about 300 films that were entered in previous editions.

    ”This year is a milestone for AMAA as the award will hold its 9th edition and surprisingly the French speaking African countries have finally embraced the award as the best and biggest in Africa. I want to give kudos to the promoters of this award for the commitment and dedication. It is a lot of hard work to really get the French speaking countries to believe in AMAA,” Shuaib said.

    Hussein also revealed that film makers from South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Gambia, Zimbabwe and Sudan entered their films for the most prestigious reward system for motion picture industry in Africa.

    ”From Diaspora film makers we received entries from United States, Brazil, Singapore, UK, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. This is a fitting way to celebrate the 10th edition of AMAA,” he added.

    Giving the breakdown of the entries, the Chairman of the College of Screeners said 184 short films,108 Diaspora features – documentaries and shorts films, 60 documentaries from Africa and 319 feature films from within and outside Africa including films made by Africans living abroad were received.