BBC Hausa Service has announced the 2021 edition of its story writing competition for women. The competition, BBC Hausa Service said, was introduced in 2016 by BBC News Hausa as a way of encouraging women to tell and share their stories. The contest welcomes works of fiction from women writing Hausa and entries should be […]
BBC Hausa Service has announced the 2021 edition of its story writing competition for women.The competition, BBC Hausa Service said, was introduced in 2016 by BBC News Hausa as a way of encouraging women to tell and share their stories.
A winner will be selected by an independent panel of judges who will also select two runners-up and other works worthy of commendation. “Hikayata has given so many women a voice, a stage, and above all one of the most outstanding platforms to share their talent. Last year we had an unprecedented 400 entries from all over the world and I’m hoping this year’s will be even greater.”Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye, Head of BBC West Africa Languages said, “female audiences are at the core of what the BBC offers and we will continue to support this essay writing. We value the Hausa audience who have remained loyal to the BBC.
The first edition was won by Sansanin ’Yan GudunHijira, a story narrating the plight of the victims of the Boko Haram crisis.
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