LONGLIST FOR THE REDEFINERS WRITING CHALLENGE 2025

The Redefiners Writing Challenge is a contest created by Omonefe O. Eruotor, the founder of Redefiners' Hub, to help young people discover their voice and understand their ability to make a positive impact on the world.

The first edition was held in 2000 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Since then, Redefiners' Hub has organized various activities to improve literacy, critical thinking, self-awareness, and leadership skills in young people.

This year's theme, "Changing My World," was chosen to help young participants develop a sense of responsibility and recognize that making the world a better place requires a collective effort, and the contest is curated in partnership with Chowilson, Boolz-I Writing Services, Pulchra Publishing and The Bookworm Cafe, all organisations that promote creativity.

The Longlist

The names are written in no specific order:

-  Chinomso Hadassah Amadi
-  Efetobore Jeremy Doghor
-  Oghenebrume Eruotor
-  Nina Osunde
-  Jessica Ofure Igumah
-  Divine Edo

Prizes and Publishing

Participants on the longlist will take part in a virtual interactive session, masterclass and closing ceremony on August 31st. During this event, they will receive creative writing training and answers to questions they have. Their stories will also be published in a collection of stories, first as an eBook. All longlisted participants will receive certificates.

The top three finalists will be announced at the virtual closing ceremony and awarded cash prizes:

  • 1st Prize: N30,000

  • 2nd Prize: N20,000

  • 3rd Prize: N10,000


The Redefiners Writing Challenge is an annual contest, with the next edition scheduled for 2026.

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