Poetry Collection · 2024
Whispers of Life and Legacy: A Voice for the People
Erinfolami Mayowa
CHINUA ACHEBE •WOLE SOYINKA •CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE •BEN OKRI •FLORA NWAPA •AMOS TUTUOLA •CYPRIAN EKWENSI •BUCHI EMECHETA •NGUGI WA THIONG'O •TEJU COLE •HELON HABILA •SEFI ATTA •AYOBAMI ADEBAYO •DAMILARE KUKU •ROMEO ORIOGUN •LOGAN FEBRUARY •CHINUA ACHEBE •WOLE SOYINKA •CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE •BEN OKRI •FLORA NWAPA •AMOS TUTUOLA •CYPRIAN EKWENSI •BUCHI EMECHETA •NGUGI WA THIONG'O •TEJU COLE •HELON HABILA •SEFI ATTA •AYOBAMI ADEBAYO •DAMILARE KUKU •ROMEO ORIOGUN •LOGAN FEBRUARY •
About Us
The only literary league in Africa focused solely on young writers.
Proudly nurturing Nigerian literary talent, The League of Young Writers champions the voices of young writers aged 15–35 and celebrates a diverse range of wordsmithing — from poetry slams to flash fiction, from spoken word to creative nonfiction.
Whether you're writing from the streets of Lagos, the campuses of Abuja, or the diaspora communities of London and New York — your story belongs here.
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Creative Hub
A sanctuary for stories, poems, and creative storytelling. Share your voice with the world.
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Short Stories
Narratives that capture the Nigerian experience
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Poetry
Verses that echo across generations
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Spoken Word
The oral tradition, reimagined
Publications
Anthology · 2025
The Shadows of the Unseen Path
Erinfolami Mayowa
Drama · 2026
Whispers of Life and Legacy: A Play of Revolution
Erinfolami Mayowa
Moments
The Literary Mass in Motion
TLYW at work