We would love to thank collaborators and donors who contributes to the 2025 Sabi Prize for Critical Reading and Writing
Award Donors
The First Place Award was donated by Solomon Abiakalam in memory of Philomena Abiakalam
The Second Place Award was donated by Kwesi Afrifa to honor those who believe in literature’s life affirming gifts
The Third Place Award was made anonymously in dedication to Mrs Folorunsho Olajumoke Olubusayo, the donor’s teacher while they were at Baptist High School, Jos
Supporter Roll
John E.
Yetunde O.
Olisa O.
Sophia O.
Ezinne O.
Ike A.
Chinaza A.
Victor S.
and many more who may not be adequately captured here.
Grading Collaborators
Mrs. Ogechi I. and the team at the Lagos grading centre
Mrs. Georgina O. and the team at the Enugu grading centre
Publishing Collaborators
Otosirieze Obi-Young, Paula Willie-Okafor, and the team at Open Country Mag
The Public
We send our thanks with everyone who supported students entering the Prize, who spread word of the Prize, and who emailed or reached out to us to support in one way or the other. Thank you.
We cannot wait for you to read the winning pieces