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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Feb 28

Thrilled to share that I have won Prism International's Pacific Spirit Prize!! Sadly, I lost my dad last Saturday, while this poem was about his recovery. I'm grateful to Prism editors & to judge Oliver Baez Bendorf. Congratulations as well to Michael Okafor and Kyle Okeke.👏🏽

Chiwenite_O's tweet image. Thrilled to share that I have won Prism International's Pacific Spirit Prize!!

Sadly, I lost my dad last Saturday, while this poem was about his recovery.

I'm grateful to Prism editors &amp; to judge Oliver Baez Bendorf. Congratulations as well to Michael Okafor and Kyle Okeke.👏🏽

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 15

Since I subscribed to this page, it's been non-stop wins. Congratulations, Nnaa. Super proud ❤️

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Excited to share that on July 18 there'll be a reading of my chapbook, EXILED @420 Landmark Center, Minnesota. 🙏🏾Purchase EXILED: redbirdchapbooks.com/catalog?tag=Ex… I'm grateful to Jennifer Filardo & Steve Merino🙌🏾 Also, I'm on this year's Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize shortlist (AGAIN)

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 15

Excited to share that on July 18 there'll be a reading of my chapbook, EXILED @420 Landmark Center, Minnesota. 🙏🏾Purchase EXILED: redbirdchapbooks.com/catalog?tag=Ex… I'm grateful to Jennifer Filardo & Steve Merino🙌🏾 Also, I'm on this year's Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize shortlist (AGAIN)

Chiwenite_O's tweet image. Excited to share that on July 18 there'll be a reading of my chapbook, EXILED @420 Landmark Center, Minnesota.

🙏🏾Purchase EXILED: redbirdchapbooks.com/catalog?tag=Ex…

I'm grateful to Jennifer Filardo &amp; Steve Merino🙌🏾

Also, I'm on this year's Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize shortlist (AGAIN)

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Bryan, Nnamdi Ndiolo@MirrorofBryan · Jul 10

Elated to be shortlisted for the prestigious Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize. Special wishes to every Nigerian on the list as well. Darling, we're global. 🤌🏾😌

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dietbloom@dietbloom · 23 h

GMO is trending again. But how about we skip the emotions and focus on what really matters? What’s the future of food in Nigeria? What does this mean for your health? What exactly is GMO, and has it come to stay? We’ll break it all down in this thread, so stick with us. 🧵

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oseni rufai@ruffydfire · Jul 22

“I’m based in the UAE at present and just yesterday asked around to find out who the Nigerian ambassador to the UAE is to get an introduction. I was informed that our president withdrew all our ambassadors worldwide including the ambassadors to the UN and that embassies that are…

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Artist TREVOR🇿🇦@Trevor_sidogi · Jul 19

Guys please don't laugh at me,with the payment I got after cleaning someone's yard I have managed to buy these for my daughter ❤️❤️❤️ there is no little job

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 19

When art blends with science. This is such a beautiful work.👏🏾

PPaul Chuks@cornrowchuks · Jul 19

"Newton didn’t discover gravity The apple did. He had sat Under the tree for many Years, until the day the Apple fell." Happy to share my new poem on @InkSweatTears

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Chinụalụmọgụ Ezenwa-Ọhaeto@ChinuaEzenwa · Jul 18

Thrilled to share that I had a heartfelt conversation with @bakronline, where we discussed about life, writing, our books, worries, Nigeria, and more. Grateful to Sihle Ntuli for curating this thoughtful exchange for @aLongHouse. Read the full piece here: alonghouse.com/a-long-talk-ab…

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 19

It's such an honor to be in conversation with you, Chi. Read our conversation here: alonghouse.com/a-long-talk-ab…

CChinụalụmọgụ Ezenwa-Ọhaeto@ChinuaEzenwa · Jul 18

Thrilled to share that I had a heartfelt conversation with @bakronline, where we discussed about life, writing, our books, worries, Nigeria, and more. Grateful to Sihle Ntuli for curating this thoughtful exchange for @aLongHouse. Read the full piece here: alonghouse.com/a-long-talk-ab…

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Adedayo Agarau@adedayo_agarau · Jul 16

hot writer with a hot book — September 2, 2025

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 16

Congratulations to you, Deraa!

QQueen Deraa@chi_deraa001 · Jul 16

BIG NEWS! I am thrilled to share that I won 1st place in the LIGHT MAGAZINE Letters Category and my essay is also going to be featured in Midnight and Indigo! I am Chidera, an award-winning writer of stories, poetry and essays exploring womanhood, mental health, and the future.

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Jaynhi Allen🥀@jaynhiJ · Jul 13

Oh hey, I wrote and published a romance thriller this year and opened a bookstore too🥺🌸

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AkeArts&BookFestival@akefestival · Jul 14

Submissions are now OPEN for AKÉ Review 2025! This year’s theme is “Reclaiming Truth”and we works relating to this theme. Selected works will be featured in the official AKÉ Review at #AkeFest25. Deadline: August 15. Follow the submission guidelines carefully. #ReclaimingTruth

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Adedayo Agarau@adedayo_agarau · Jul 12

If you see this, please help retweet. That Maths prize you won in JSS/SS3 changed your life, right? Now you’re okay and it’s time to pay it forward. Set up a ₦50k yearly prize at your old school. Some brilliant kids get hope + recognition. Others must now study to win your…

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Adedayo Agarau@adedayo_agarau · Jul 10

Excited to announce I’ve accepted a Ph.D. offer from The University of Southern California @USC for English, Creative Writing starting this fall! I wrapped up an unforgettable experience at the Wallace Stegner Fellowship @Stanford. Onward!

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 9

My poet. The idan himself.

UUnserious Collective@UnseriousCo · Jul 9

Our 2024 fellows are all big names.😬 What are some other synonyms for 'big' again? Gargantuan, cosmic, monumental, colossal, @Chiwenite_O, etc. Let's eat🫴🏾 Chiwenite Onyekwelu is a Nigerian poet, guitarist, and pharmacist.🧵

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 9

This is beautiful and humbling. Thank you so muchhhh, Unserious Collective @UnseriousCo for the spotlight.🙌🏾 My head wan blow.😅🙇🏾‍♂️

UUnserious Collective@UnseriousCo · Jul 9

Our 2024 fellows are all big names.😬 What are some other synonyms for 'big' again? Gargantuan, cosmic, monumental, colossal, @Chiwenite_O, etc. Let's eat🫴🏾 Chiwenite Onyekwelu is a Nigerian poet, guitarist, and pharmacist.🧵

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 6

i had open heart surgery and my surgeon took extra time at the end of surgery to put my chest tattoo back together cleanly

MMoon Dragon@frozenaesthetic · Apr 1

Share a piece of lore about yourself

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 8

Huge Congratulations to you, Roseyyy. 🎉 🎉 🎈

RRoseline Mgbodichinma@RMgbodichinma · Jul 7

👩‍⚖️✨📚

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Chiwenite Onyekwelu@Chiwenite_O · Jul 7

Hello Ms. Olamide, I am deeply sorry this happened to you. But, I keep telling people that your Gmail is the hardest thing to hack in contemporary times - especially if you know how to use it. Even hackers knows this. In your case, I do not think you know how to use it- and…

OOla Mide🦋@miidee_baby · Jul 7

Hii, Idk how far this will go but let me just put it out here. On Saturday a lady on my Snapchat sent me link to help her click saying it’s a voting link and I clicked on it and even filled my mail details into it as it requires I do, without thinking much of it….cont’d

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