Arewa Creative Writing And Advocacy Fellowship (ACWAF) 2026 For Emerging Northern Nigerian Writers

November 9, 2026

Arewa Creative Writing and Advocacy Fellowship (ACWAF) 2026

Brief Description

Applications are currently open for Cohort 1 of the Arewa Creative Writing and Advocacy Fellowship (ACWAF) 2026. Designed specifically for emerging writers, storytellers, and spoken word artists, this writing fellowship in Northern Nigeria equips participants with skills in creative nonfiction, civic storytelling, policy framing, editorial ethics, fact-checking, and multimedia narrative techniques. Through this civic advocacy program, fellows learn to create impactful narratives centered on governance, democracy, elections, voter rights, and youth rights across the region.

Name of Host Institution

The fellowship is an initiative by the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Open exclusively to emerging writers, storytellers, and aspiring advocates from Northern Nigeria.
Applicants must be available to participate in the physical component of the program held in Kano State.

Location

Kano State, Nigeria (for the physical component of the hybrid program).

Duration

6-8 weeks (hybrid format).

Benefits

Comprehensive hybrid training in narrative, editorial, and advocacy skills.
1-on-1 mentorship.
Editorial and publication support.
Data stipends and direct networking opportunities.

Deadline

November 30, 2026.

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Q: Where will the physical portion of the ACWAF 2026 fellowship take place?

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The physical training sessions of the hybrid fellowship will take place in Kano State, Nigeria.

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Q: Who is eligible to apply for Cohort 1 of the fellowship?

Cohort 1 is open exclusively to emerging writers, storytellers, spoken word artists, and aspiring advocates from Northern Nigeria who can attend the physical sessions in Kano State.

Q: What thematic areas does the ACWAF advocacy training focus on?