YemiPoet November Poetry Contest 2026: Win Cash Prizes for Your Poetry

YemiPoet Creation, a poetry platform operating under the YACSO Foundation, is inviting poets and creative writers to participate in its November 2026 Poetry Contest.

The competition, themed “Home, Wherever That May Be,” encourages participants to explore the meaning of home through original poetry. Writers can interpret the theme through experiences involving family, friendship, belonging, memories, familiar places or the feeling of finding peace.

The contest provides an opportunity for emerging poets to showcase their creativity, gain recognition and compete for cash prizes.

Benefits and Prizes

The November contest is expected to recognise three outstanding participants.

The published announcement reports a total prize pool of ₦120,000.

The first prize is sponsored by Mrs Florence Chukwunonye. However, the individual prize amounts for the first, second and third positions have not been independently confirmed.

Winners will also receive recognition through the organisers' platforms.

Eligibility Requirements

The competition welcomes individuals interested in poetry and creative writing.

The published announcement does not specify a particular educational qualification, age limit or nationality restriction.

Participants should observe the following submission requirements:

1. Theme: Every poem must address the theme, “Home, Wherever That May Be.”

2. Originality: Entries must be original works. Plagiarism is prohibited.

3. Length: Each poem must contain exactly 16 lines.

4. Structure: Poems must be arranged into four stanzas, with four lines in each stanza.

5. Artificial Intelligence: AI-generated poems are not permitted.

Participants are also required to follow @yemipoet and @yacsofoundation on Instagram and like at least five of the organisers' previous posts.

Entry Fee

The organisers' general FAQ states that their poetry contests are free to enter. No monetary entry fee is specified for the November competition.

Application Deadline

10 November 2026.

Interested participants are encouraged to submit their entries before the stated deadline.

How to Apply

To participate:

1. Write an original poem inspired by the theme, “Home, Wherever That May Be.”

2. Ensure that the poem contains exactly 16 lines arranged into four stanzas of four lines each.

3. Follow @yemipoet and @yacsofoundation on Instagram.

4. Like at least five of the organisers' previous Instagram posts.

5. Visit the official YemiPoet website or its Instagram page to access the November contest submission form.

6. Complete the submission process according to the organisers' instructions.

Official website: https://yemipoetproduction.com/

YACSO Foundation: https://yacsofoundation.org/

Instagram: @yemipoet

About YemiPoet Creation

YemiPoet Creation is a Nigerian poetry platform that organises monthly poetry competitions and promotes creative expression among emerging poets.

Operating under the YACSO Foundation, the platform uses poetry and storytelling to encourage creativity, community engagement and social awareness.