Vweta Chadwick Poetry Prize

Name: Vweta Chadwick Poetry Prize
Start: 2026-11-16T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-16T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Lagos Oriental Hotel

Schedule

Mon Nov 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Lagos Oriental Hotel | Lagos, LA

A celebration of poetry, youth civic engagement and girls’ empowerment, inspiring voices to shape Nigeria’s future and advance social change
About this Event

Keynote Addresses on youth civic participation, leadership and the Nigeria we want.
Panel Conversation exploring creativity, youth voices, social justice and advancing gender equality.
Poetry Slam and Spoken Word Performances by shortlisted poets sharing powerful perspectives on Nigeria’s future.
Cultural Performances celebrating Nigerian creativity, diversity and cultural heritage.
Award and Prize Presentation recognising outstanding poets and celebrating their contributions.
16 Days of Activism Spotlight raising awareness and inspiring collective action to end gender-based violence.
Networking and Connections bringing together young people, creatives, policymakers, civil society organisations and changemakers.
Youth Engagement and Advocacy creating space for dialogue, fresh ideas and meaningful civic participation.