Yemipoet Poetry Contest

Yemipoet Contest Has Birthed Yemipoet Afri-Creatives Social Foundation (Yacso Foundation)

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Where contests inspire, spoken words educate, and  school/ community outreach transforms lives.

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Yemipoet Poetry Contest (Yemipoet Creation) is an activity under YACSO Foundation, a creative platform that organizes contests, promotes emerging talents, and envisions a future in publishing.

Yemipoet Contest fosters creativity and connection among poets in Nigeria. Through monthly themed competitions, each drawing over 200 entries from poets. These themes often align with cultural, spiritual, and real-life issues, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including gender equality, zero hunger, climate action, and social justice. The top three winners are awarded cash prizes, cultivating a competitive yet supportive community.

More than a platform, the Yemipoet Contest has given birth to the Yacso Foundation, a nonprofit organization that oversees the Yemipoet Contest. The Yacso Foundation champions school/community outreaches to foster self-expression and mental health, teaching poetry and storytelling, and inspiring social change. At its heart lies the Yemigoldentouch Initiative, our partner NGO dedicated to creating real-world impact through targeted outreach aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 4, specifically Zero Hunger and Quality Education.

Whether you’re here to read, perform, or create change, I welcome you into my world of rhythm and responsibility.

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YEMIPOET AFRI-CREATIVES SOCIAL FOUNDATION (YACSO FOUNDATION)

To empower African youth and children to heal, express, and transform their communities and the world through poetry and creativity.

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Meet one of our Partner NGO, Yemigoldentouch Initiative (YGTI) Lagos Nigeria.

YGTI Vision

To achieve zero hunger and advocate for quality education in underdeveloped communities and urban slums.

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For 23 consecutive months, the Yemipoet Poetry Contest has shown up!
What you see are the winners. What you don't see are the late nights, the challenges, the volunteers, and the countless efforts behind every contest.

As we approach two years, we present the story behind the scene. Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in this journey. ❤️

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Two years of poetry contests, and we’ve noticed one thing: the best experiences come from poets who pay attention to the details.

Read the rules, stay updated, and don’t miss the little things that can make a big difference.

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A heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the Yemipoet July Spoken Word Contest themed "The Place I Broke, I Bloom."

To every participant, thank you for your courage, vulnerability, and willingness to turn your pain into purpose. Your stories reminded us that brokenness is not the end of the story, it can become the very place where healing, strength, and growth begin.

One of the greatest lessons from this theme is this: our scars do not define us; how we rise from them does. Sometimes, the place that hurts us the most becomes the place that shapes us the best.

Whether you made the Top 10 or not, keep writing, keep performing, and keep blooming. Every stage, every contest, and every performance is preparing you for greater opportunities ahead.
See you next month!

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Congratulations to Our Top 10 Poets!

Out of an incredible collection of entries, these ten poets rose to the top with powerful spoken-word performances on the theme

"The Place I Broke, I Bloom."

Your courage to turn pain into purpose and your stories into art is worth celebrating. We are proud of every one of you.

To every participant, thank you for showing up, being vulnerable, and sharing your truth. Remember, every contest is more than a competition, it is preparation for the bigger stages, greater opportunities, and larger audiences ahead.

Keep writing. Keep performing. Keep blooming.

The journey has only just begun.

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It's here!

Today, we proudly present Cocoons to Wings: The Journey of Comfort to Renewal—YACSO Foundation's very first poetry anthology.

This collection is for anyone who has ever felt confined by fear, familiarity, or self-doubt. Through moving poems on Comfort, Confinement, Courage, and Renewal, these writers remind us that growth begins when we dare to step beyond what is comfortable.

Born from the Yemipoet Monthly Contest (June 2025 Edition), this anthology celebrates young voices writing with truth, purpose, and courage.

Every journey begins with a single step.
This one begins with a line.

Thank you to every contributor, reader, and supporter who made this possible. Now it's your turn to take the journey.

Get your copy through the link in our bio and experience the transformation from cocoon to wings.

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Yemipoet Contest (Yemipoet Creation) continues to host monthly themed poetry contests, such as “Voices Against Hunger,” that raise awareness and publish anthologies that generate funds and sponsorships. These funds support our community programs, often carried out by our mother NGO, YACSO Foundation. Click the link to learn more.

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Yemigoldentouch Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a Nigeria where every child has access to sufficient food and quality education.

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Our creatives do more than compete, they contribute, with poets, writers, and artists volunteering in school outreaches, feeding initiatives, and awareness campaigns, sharing their talents where it matters most: in the hearts of communities.

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Yemipoet Creation has transformed my love for poetry into a thriving community experience. The contests are inspiring and constantly encourage me to hone my skills. A wonderful platform for poets in Nigeria looking to share their voice.

- Chinwe Okafor

Participating in Yemipoet Creation contests has been an exhilarating journey. The platform fosters creativity and connects poets across Nigeria, offering a supportive arena to showcase talent. It's a fantastic opportunity for any poet eager to grow and be recognized.

- Abimbola Adeyemi

Yemipoet Creation is a treasure for poets in Nigeria. The contests challenge me creatively, and the community uplift is unmatched. It's a hub where poets can thrive and connect with others who share the same passion.

- Ufuoma Johnson

Yemipoet Creation has transformed my love for poetry into a thriving community experience. The contests are inspiring and constantly encourage me to hone my skills. A wonderful platform for poets in Nigeria looking to share their voice.

- Chinwe Okafor

Participating in Yemipoet Creation contests has been an exhilarating journey. The platform fosters creativity and connects poets across Nigeria, offering a supportive arena to showcase talent. It's a fantastic opportunity for any poet eager to grow and be recognized.

- Abimbola Adeyemi

Yemipoet Creation is a treasure for poets in Nigeria. The contests challenge me creatively, and the community uplift is unmatched. It's a hub where poets can thrive and connect with others who share the same passion.

- Ufuoma Johnson

Yemipoet Creation has transformed my love for poetry into a thriving community experience. The contests are inspiring and constantly encourage me to hone my skills. A wonderful platform for poets in Nigeria looking to share their voice.

- Chinwe Okafor

Participating in Yemipoet Creation contests has been an exhilarating journey. The platform fosters creativity and connects poets across Nigeria, offering a supportive arena to showcase talent. It's a fantastic opportunity for any poet eager to grow and be recognized.

- Abimbola Adeyemi

Yemipoet Creation is a treasure for poets in Nigeria. The contests challenge me creatively, and the community uplift is unmatched. It's a hub where poets can thrive and connect with others who share the same passion.

- Ufuoma Johnson

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