Yemipoet Contest

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

Creativity with Purpose. Compassion in Action.

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

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Yemipoet Creation is the registered name for Yemipoet contest, a creative platform that organizes contests, promotes emerging talents, and envisions a future in publishing.

Yemipoet 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.

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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Happy New Year, Fam

The Yemipoet January Poetry Contest is here!
Theme: “Speak Life Into This Year.”

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, so let’s choose life.
A new year is a fresh page. Through our words, thoughts, and choices, we can shape our world, uplift others, and bring our dreams to life.

Young poets, this is your moment. Write hope. Write purpose. Write life.

#SpeakLifeIntoThisYear #Yemipoet #yacsofoundation #PoetryContest #NewYearNewWords

Cheers to an amazing year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Fam 🎉

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#yacsofoundation #poetrycontest #christmas #newyear

In December, our poetry contest theme “A Poetic Letter to Self About Your 2025 Creative Journey” invited us to reflect on your wins, losses, lessons, and hopes for the coming year. Your poems reminded us that the creative journey is full of growth, courage, and persistence, and that every step, big or small, matters.

Thank you for writing with honesty, heart, and vision.

To appreciate your engagement, 3 poets selected from our December entries will receive ₦1500 call card.

@sanirita055

@the_creative_nursee

@aliya_marayo

Winners, kindly send your contact details to @triumphant_aao to claim your gift.

Thank you for growing with us. More purpose, more creativity, more reflection, and more joy in 2025!

#yacsofoundation #PoeticLetterToSelf #CreativeJourney #PoetryContest #yemipoet

We are thrilled to announce the Top 5 winners of the Yemipoet December Poetry Contest

Yes, you read that right.
What started as a Top 4 became a Top 5, with an additional 25k added to the cash prize, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor

To our winners:
We hope this is your long-awaited congratulations. We hope we’ve been able to give you reasons to smile in 2025. Your words mattered. Your persistence paid off.

To everyone who participated:
We see you. Please don’t give up. The world is yet to fully experience you, only time will tell.

Thank you for trusting us with your truth.
Keep writing. Keep believing.

— Yemipoet

#Yemipoet #PoetryContest #PoetryCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #yacsofoundation

In November, our poetry contest themed “Naija Spirit Must Not Die” called us to celebrate the strength, resilience, and unyielding hope that define us as Nigerians. We were reminded that no matter the struggle, the Nigerian spirit remains unbroken dreaming, believing, and rising against all odds.

Thank you for writing with depth, imagination, and purpose.

To appreciate your engagement, 3 poets selected from our November entries will receive ₦1500 airtime each:

@maureenmoment
@kristabel_daphne
@bellomicheal41

Winners, kindly send your contact details to @triumphant_aao to claim your gift.

Thank you for growing with us.
More purpose, more impact, more creativity, and more God in the coming year.

#yacsofoundation #PoetryContest #NaijaSpiritMustNotDie #PoetryCommunity #yemipoet

In October, our poetry contest themed “Reflection of Hope” invited us to look beyond present circumstances into the promise of a greater future. Inspired by the image of a poor boy staring into a mirror and seeing his fulfilled self, we were reminded that dreams, faith, and perseverance can reshape destiny.

Through heartfelt lines and vivid imagery, your poems captured hope rising from hardship, visions formed in poverty, and the quiet courage it takes to believe in a better tomorrow. They showed us that where we stand today does not limit where we are going.

Thank you for writing with depth, imagination, and purpose.

To appreciate your engagement, 3 poets selected from our October entries will receive ₦1500 airtime each:

@rahmat_writes
@pheonix1002
@dweebpoet

Winners, kindly send your contact details to @triumphant_aao to claim your gift.

Thank you for growing with us.
More purpose, more impact, more creativity, and more God in the coming year.

We dreamed. We believed. We became.

#yacsofoundation #PoetryContest #ReflectionOfHope #PoetryCommunity #yemipoet

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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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Our Partner NGO: Yemigoldentouch Initiative (YGTI)

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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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