We are pleased to announce the shortlist for Eriata Oribhabor Food Poetry Contest 2014. Our esteemed judge came up with top 12 poems after assessing 130 entries. Below are the titles of the shortlisted poems and their authors:
- The Blackman's Pride (Egusi Soup) by Emecheta Chukwuma Christian
- The Last Supper by Estrella Gada
- Abacha by Oghenero Ezaza
- Spare a Thought by Darlington Ekene Ogugua
- Agege Bread by Bada Yusuf Amoo
- Feed me in the African Spirit by Iyeomoan Emmanuel Ehizogie
- Edikang Ikong by Idongesit Ifet
- Suya by Asoegwu F. Christiana
- Ode to the White Pap by Deji W. Adesoye
- Who Shall I Make my Wife by Okpaefi Anyanwu Mabel
-Eba and Hunger by Olajide Adedamola (D'Ola)
- Xaziime with Samir at Maroosh by Terri Carrion
* The above listed poems will be further assessed by the Judge whose ultimate aim is to select the top 3 winning poems that'll be awarded accordingly. This will be done soon.
Congratulations to the shortlisted poets. It's a well-deserved victory considering the scrupulous method adopted.
~Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom
Moderator, EOFPC 2014
