SPECIAL CALL FOR UGANDAN WOMEN POETS-#BABISHAI2016 POETRY FESTIVAL

Are you a Ugandan female poet brimming with poetry and verse? Are you ready to take your poetry from the page to the stage? Then join us for the #Babishai2016 Poetry Festival from 24-26 August 2016, under the theme, Abundance: Poetry From Contemporary Africa.

Paula Biraaro receiving her prize in 2012. Photo by Buyondo

We invite you to showcase your work by:-

Ø  Launching your poetry collection

Ø  Performing your poems

Ø  Attending a poetry master class or monologue

Ø  Participating in a poetry dialogue or silent poetry or

Ø  Showcasing children's poetry or poetography

We accept poetry in Lumasaaba, Luo, Luganda, Runyankore and any other Ugandan language.

During the three-day festival, we will also have new and older Ugandan and international poets and artistes performing, holding open mics and children’s poetry sessions. 

Eligibility:-

If you are a Ugandan female poet, send us the following:-

v  A one-page summary of what you propose to showcase (as MS Word attachment)

v  A 500-word bio (as MS Word attachment)

v  A recent passport photograph (in jpeg or GIFF)

v  Links to your previous work

All works should be sent to babishainiwe@babishainiwe.com

DEADLINE: Monday, 8 February 2016.

Successful poets will be notified on Monday, 4 April 2016

We look forward to CELEBRATING #Babishai2016 with you

For inquiries, contact: 

Harriet Anena: +256781412975 

Prior to the festival, from June 10^th to 13th 2016, we will hold a poetry session at The Foothills of The Mountains of The Moon. Find details here: http://bnpoetryaward.blogspot.ug/2015/10/babishai-poetry-on-mountain-10-to-13.html