SprinNG Fellowship - January 2018 Mentees
“The fellowship is a noble idea. The communication and planning is highly commendable… The fellowship helped me break new grounds in my writing. It helped me see the non-fiction genre through the lenses of the mentor; an ecstatic experience.
My mentor, Adekunle Adebajo came down to my level, he had a certain warmth in his manner of approach. This made me less nervous. During the course of the fellowship, he encouraged me when I did well, and also did well to point out my weaknesses without mincing words.”
 - Olawale Ibiyemi
“Through the SprinNG January 2018 Fellowship, I became aware of a lot more literary terms than I could have imagined to learn on my own. This opportunity also enabled me explore other areas of literature, such as poetry analysis, which I had never given much of a thought to. In doing this, I gained some insight into how readers might see my own poems when I write and the things that they may choose to pay more attention to.
My mentor, Mr. Justin Njoku was very patient with me. His feedback were constructive and he was willing to answer all my questions, however simplistic and silly I thought them. It was wonderful working with him.”
- Rofiat Alli
“My mentor, Kehinde Badiru is a very considerate and altruistic person. Once, I was unable to submit my task due to network issues. He identified with my situation and offered the help he could. He also gave me some invaluable tips for a Spoken Word Performance which I participated in during the mentorship programme. He is highly experienced. He is a writer I would always admire.
I sincerely appreciate SprinNG for this opportunity given to me. I have learnt so much without paying a dime. Thanks a lot!”
​- Chukwunwike Obi
“My mentor Oyindamola Shoola gave her all to this programme. She called, was very patient with me and took her time to explain the stories she edited and revised. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. With her, I wasn't looking forward to the end of the fellowship. I looked forward to every feedback. She explained so well that even when I didn't have questions, I had to conjure questions just so she could keep on speaking. It was truly a phenomenal experience for me.
This fellowship afforded me the opportunity to learn and I'd recommend for any upcoming writer. Sometimes, you may feel that you know something but once light is put on it, you can see the clearer picture.”
 - Rachael Wanogho
“Any well thought out fellowship raises expectation from the applicant. It began from the well-spelled requirements on the programme's application and the importance was raised when I was called to follow up on the emails after I was picked as a mentee. Then the whole two weeks went on to wow my mind. This was a well thought fellowship with expectations which it definitely met.
My mentor, Abdulsalam Abdul Dante, was more than a mentor. He taught me. He fathered me in the poetry way.”
- Alozie Evans Ugochukwu
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“Before the program I wasn’t convinced to challenge myself by publishing my work on online sites. But now, I’m convinced to at least try.
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My mentor; Kanyinsola Olorunnisola is a very brilliant writer. I’m glad it was him. He was very helpful. And I feel challenged by his huge success to be the best that I can be.”
 - Uguru Nwanyimba Jewel
“I experienced positive changes from my commitment to this programme. I learnt the important rule of “show not tell” when writing fiction and that made me conscious of my writing style. I have seen so much improvement in my works from that alone and have received compliments there.
­I have to appreciate SprinNG for making this programme available to me. It was a great way to kick-start the year and I would do it all over again if I could, I wish this programme could last longer.
I had a great teacher, Patience Lawal, willing to push me further than where I am and that is something I value.”
​- Onuigbo Rachael
“I was able to learn from Dami Ajayi's view of poetry and I would like to do this again under the supervision of another mentor, to get another perspective.”
- Olivia Nsofor
“Because of the programme, I have more knowledge and insight on how to better myself; literary-wise.
- Joseph Wodo