Kayode Aderinokun Poetry Prize 2026

Scholarship Details

Introduction

Are you a poet, spoken-word artist, or lover of words? The Kayode Aderinokun Poetry Prize, presented by Labaf ’27, invites creative writers and spoken-word performers to step up, take the stage, and own the moment.

This poetry competition celebrates the power of words, creative expression, and performance. Participants are encouraged to showcase their talent by creating a poetry video and sharing it on social media while tagging @Labaf.

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With cash prizes of up to ₦1,000,000 for the first-place winner, ₦500,000 for second place, ₦300,000 for third place, and additional jury special prizes, the competition offers poets an opportunity to gain recognition and earn rewards for their creativity.

Opportunity: Kayode Aderinokun Poetry Prize
Presented by: Labaf ’27
Opportunity type: Poetry and spoken-word competition
Location: Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Nigeria
Event dates: Wednesday, 18 November – Thursday, 19 November 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Top prize: ₦1,000,000

Benefits and Cash Prizes

Participants have the opportunity to compete for cash awards and recognition for their poetic creativity and performance.

1. First Prize — ₦1,000,000

The first-place winner will receive ₦1,000,000.

2. Second Prize — ₦500,000

The second-place winner will receive ₦500,000.

3. Third Prize — ₦300,000

The third-place winner will receive ₦300,000.

4. Jury Special Prizes

The flyer also announces additional jury special prizes. However, the number of these prizes, their monetary values, and the selection criteria are not specified in the flyer.

Who Can Participate?

The flyer specifically addresses:

• Poets.
• Spoken-word artists.
• Lovers of words.

It does not provide detailed eligibility conditions, age restrictions, nationality requirements, or educational qualifications. Interested participants should confirm any additional rules with the organisers.

How to Enter

The flyer provides three entry instructions:

Step 1: Create a poetry video.

Prepare and record a video of your poetry performance. The video must be no longer than five minutes.

Step 2: Post the video on social media.

Share your poetry video on your social media page.

Step 3: Tag @Labaf.

Tag @Labaf in your post as instructed in the flyer.

Before submitting, ensure your video is within the five-minute limit and that you have followed the organisers’ social media instructions. The flyer does not specify a separate submission form, competition hashtag, or final submission deadline.

Event Date, Venue and Time

The flyer lists the following event details:

• Dates: Wednesday, 18 November 2026, and Thursday, 19 November 2026.
• Venue: Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.
• Time: 4:00 PM.

The flyer does not clarify whether 4:00 PM applies to both days or whether participants must attend both dates. Confirm the event schedule with the organisers before making travel arrangements.

Important Information

The flyer does not provide an official website, registration link, contact email, judging criteria, or the deadline for posting entry videos.

Interested poets should contact Labaf through its verified social media page to confirm the full competition rules, how winners will be selected, the details of the jury special prizes, and whether there are any additional participation requirements.

Conclusion

The Kayode Aderinokun Poetry Prize, presented by Labaf ’27, is an opportunity for poets, spoken-word artists, and lovers of words to showcase their talent and compete for substantial cash prizes.

With ₦1,000,000 for first place, ₦500,000 for second place, ₦300,000 for third place, and additional jury special prizes, the competition invites participants to express themselves through poetry and share their performances on social media.

If you love poetry, prepare a video of no more than five minutes, post it on your social media page, and tag @Labaf. Confirm the full competition guidelines and event arrangements with the organisers before participating.