HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2ND EDITION OF THE SAMIRA BAWUMIA LITERATURE PRIZE

Story by: Samuel K. Owusu

Thursday, April 6, 2023, marked a momentous day in the literary history of Ghana as the 2nd edition of the Samira Bawumia Literature Prize (SBLP) was held. 

The SBLP is a biennial writing contest launched in 2020 by the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects to create and support a nurturing environment for talented young writers in Ghana. The contest seeks to encourage and promote creativity, innovation, and excellence in writing among young Ghanaians

The ceremony was held at the ISSER Conference Hall of the University of Ghana, and it was attended by writers, literary enthusiasts, and stakeholders in the literary community. 

The atmosphere was electric as the winners were announced and presented with their prizes. The winners were presented with cash prizes, laptops, and certificates in recognition of their outstanding literary prowess. 

It was a moment of joy and celebration for the winners, their families, and their friends. It was a joyous occasion as the winners and finalists celebrated their achievements in the presence of their families, friends, and well-wishers

Some of the notable personalities who graced the occasion include, Hon Lydia Seyram Alhassn, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh, the Member of Parliament for Tano South, Okyeame Kwame, a renowned Ghanaian musician

The SBLP has provided a platform for talented young writers in Ghana to showcase their, talent and creativity, writing skills, and to be recognized for their contributions to the literary world. The 2nd edition was no exception.  The competition received an overwhelming number of entries from all over Ghana, which is a testament to the growing interest in literature and creative writing among the youth. 

The submissions were of exceptional quality, making the judges' job of selecting the winners a challenging one. The contest has also helped to raise awareness of the importance of literature in the development of society and to encourage young people to pursue their passion for writing.

We would like to thank all of our stakeholders for their support during and after the contest. The success of the SBLP would not have been possible without the contributions of our sponsors, partners, judges, and volunteers. We are grateful for your unwavering support and commitment to the promotion of literature in Ghana.

Congratulations to all our well-deserved winners and finalists. Your dedication, hard work, and creativity have not gone unnoticed. Your contribution to the literary world is invaluable, and we are confident that you will continue to inspire others with your writing.

Finally, we would like to praise, thank, and appreciate Samira Bawumia for her kind gesture in launching the SBLP. Her commitment to the promotion of literature in Ghana is commendable, and we are grateful for her support. The SBLP has provided a platform for young Ghanaians to showcase their talents and to be recognized for their contributions to the literary world. We look forward to renewed commitments in the coming years, and we encourage all young Ghanaians to keep writing and to pursue their passion for literature.

In conclusion, the 2nd edition of the Samira Bawumia Literature Prize was a resounding success. The SBLP has helped to promote creativity, innovation, and excellence in writing among young Ghanaians. We look forward to the future of literature in Ghana and to the continued success of the SBLP. Let's keep writing!


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