60 Seconds Poetry uses competitions to invite new voices, develop performance and connect poems with public questions.
Armed Forces Remembrance
2020. A spoken-word call responding to “Willing… Able… Ready”. Stephen Eniayewu finished as runner-up.
To No Wars
A poetry competition in the early 60SP programme. The full call and results are being collated.
WTAC
The programme included a spoken-word competition element, connecting poetry with advocacy.
16 Days of Activism
2021. A mini spoken-word competition within the platform’s poetry and development work.
View the archive recordMen, Not Gods Remix
2024. Poets responded through new interpretations of Men, Not Gods.
Watch Prestige’s remixMọ́tòní Olódùn Slam
2026. A slam connected with Open Mic Ogbomoso. Savvy Bolu served as a judge.
Read the event reportThis archive is being expanded. Further dates, entries and records will be added as they are validated.
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