The Joe Ushie Literature Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Calabar Press, invites submissions for a forthcoming volume titled Critical Perspectives on Joe Ushie. This publication seeks to celebrate and critically explore the literary legacy of Professor Joseph Akawu Ushie—a distinguished Nigerian poet, scholar, and educator.
About the Volume
Edited by Dr Rome Aboh, Dr Eyoh Etim, and Dr Mathias Iroro Orhero, the volume will feature a collection of scholarly essays examining Ushie’s poetry, thematic concerns, stylistic techniques, and his contributions to Nigerian literature and the broader academic landscape.
Contributors are encouraged to analyse Ushie’s work through a variety of critical lenses, including but not limited to:
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Postcolonial theory
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Eco-criticism
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Sociopolitical commentary
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Linguistic and stylistic studies
Eligibility Criteria
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Open to scholars, researchers, and literary writers focused on literary studies.
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Must be 18 years or older.
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Submissions must be original and unpublished.
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AI-generated or plagiarised works will be disqualified.
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Chapter length: 5,000–7,000 words.
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Formatting: Standard academic formatting and citation styles required.
Benefit
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A prize of $500 USD will be awarded
Submission Guidelines
Interested contributors should send chapter proposals or completed manuscripts to the editorial team at: joeushieliteraturefoundation@outlook.com
For additional details, visit the official website.
The Joe Ushie Literature Foundation, partnering with the University of Calabar Press, is inviting contributions for a new volume titled "Critical Perspectives on Joe Ushie." This publication is to honor and assess the literary contributions of Professor Joseph Akawu Ushie, a noted Nigerian poet and academic. Edited by Drs. Rome Aboh, Eyoh Etim, and Mathias Iroro Orhero, the volume will consist of essays examining Ushie's poetry, thematic elements, stylistic methods, and influence on Nigerian literature and academia.
Submissions should analyze Ushie's work through lenses such as postcolonial theory, eco-criticism, sociopolitical commentary, and linguistic studies. Eligibility is open to scholars, researchers, and writers in literary fields, aged 18 and above. Submissions need to be original, unpublished, between 5,000 to 7,000 words, not AI-generated, and follow standard academic formatting. A $500 USD prize is offered, and proposals or manuscripts should be emailed to joeushieliteraturefoundation@outlook.com. More details are available on the official website.
