The New Voices Poetry Contest
The New Voices Poetry Contest was born from a desire to give poetic voices in Ghana a platform to celebrate the richness of Ghanaian expression, language and imagination. The contest aims to inspire a new generation of Ghanaian poets to speak boldly, write honestly and be seen.
The details for the contest are as follows:
Theme: Ancestors, Answers Me
This theme invites poets to write from the space between memory and imagination to converse with ancestors, elders, spirits and traditions, while dreaming of the Ghana they hope to inherit. Poets are encouraged to reflect on lost histories, cultural legacies, and personal identity — and to boldly imagine the social, political, or spiritual transformations they wish to see.
Eligibility and Rules: Who Can Enter
- Ghanaian nationals only — this includes Ghanaians living in Ghana or in the diaspora.
- Age 18 and above at the time of the submission.
- Open to budding, unpublished, and emerging poets looking to build their portfolio and gain recognition.
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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to The New Voices Poetry Contest. please always refer to their website for complete details and information.
Please note, this call is run by The New Voices Poetry Contest, not the Commonwealth Foundation.
