Ideba Edu Ele Wins Dele-Balogun Prize for Flash Fiction

Ideba Edu Ele emerged as the winner of the first-ever Dele-Balogun Prize for Flash Fiction, a competition organized by the Burnt Stori Project. Toheeb Dele Balogun, the founder of the project and co-founder of Hook Creativ Advertising Agency, declared Ideba Edu Ele as the recipient of the esteemed award.

Out of 1,565 submissions, Ideba Edu Ele's story was selected as the top entry, showcasing the power of concise storytelling. The judging committee, following a transparent evaluation process based on specific criteria, identified Ideba Edu Ele's work as meeting the highest standards of creativity and storytelling.

The prize aims to celebrate and nurture exceptional flash fiction talent in Nigeria, promoting literary merit and community engagement. The impact of the prize is set to endure beyond the announcement, with plans for a longlist anthology and feedback webinars for participants.