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Punocracy Prize for Satire 2026
Punocracy is accepting entries for its fourth annual Prize for Satire, offering cash awards to young Nigerian writers. The competition seeks original, non-AI generated works that use humor for socio-political commentary.
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Who it’s for
- Nigerians aged 15-30
- Writers of satire, poetry, or prose
- Individuals with unpublished original work
What you get
Winners receive cash prizes ranging from ≈ $113 (₦150,000) to ≈ $376 (₦500,000). All longlisted submissions are published on the Punocracy website.
Converted at today’s rate; the original amount is in brackets.
Requirements
- Satirical entry (500-2000 words, .doc/.docx)
How to apply
- Write a satirical piece in English (500-2000 words).
- Save the file as .doc or .docx.
- Submit via the provided Google Form.
- Ensure the work is original, not AI-generated, and unpublished.
Timeline
- Closes31 Oct
Tips from past applicants
Focus on making your satire relevant for an extended period. Avoid any use of large language models for generation.
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