PUNOCRACY PRIZE FOR SATIRE 2026

27 days left to apply — deadline 30 Oct 2026

Are you a young Nigerian who loves writing, satire, humour, social commentary and creative expression?

The Punocracy Prize for Satire 2026 is now open for entries!

ORGANISER: Punocracy

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to Nigerians aged 15–30 by December 2026.

Your entry must be an original, unpublished work.

Entries must be written in English.

AI-generated submissions are not eligible.

PRIZES:

1st Prize — ₦500,000

2nd Prize — ₦200,000

3rd Prize — ₦150,000

All entrants receive certificates, while selected longlisted works may be published.

DEADLINE:

31st October 2026

11:59 PM WAT

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your entry through the official Punocracy Prize platform.

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If you have a sharp pen, a creative mind and a story worth telling, this is an opportunity to put your writing to work.

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