Congratulations to Dzifa Benson who is the recipient of the Jerwood Compton Fellowship

Ghanaian-British poet Dzifa Benson has just won the Jerwood Compton Fellowship. The Fellowship is the United Kingdom’s premier poetry prize. The Fellowship seeks to not only recognize but also empower young and up-coming British poets. She shared the good news on her Twitter page.



The Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellowships for 2021-2022 were announced on November 2. Dzifa Benson was among two other poets who each received £15,000 (GHc123,072.88). The prize money also includes a year of poetry mentorship.

Born and raised by Ghanaian parents in London, Dzifa has lived a very cosmopolitan life. Living in Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo and now West London, Dzifa’s poetry is very much acquainted with her heritage and experiences. When she’s not writing poetry, Dzifa can be found editing literature or acting in theatre plays.



Congratulations, Dzifa Benson. May your words continue to carry a stark and true appreciation of the human condition.

Discover

Sponsor

spot_imgspot_img

Latest

These easy-to-do metabolism-boosting tips will make you lose 4 kilos in 2 weeks

On the off chance that you're considering how to boost your metabolism, we're uncovering 6 ways to achieve this for you. A well-balanced diet...

Pistis perfections: 10 exquisite OOTD posts from Pistis’ Instagram

It is no surprise that Pistis is one of Ghana's top designers. The fashion house never fails to grace us with innovations and novel...

It Was All Beauty and Glamour At The Wedding of Adebola And Kehinde #KDLagos2021

Adebola Williams, a Pan-African entrepreneur and the CEO of Red for Africa tied the knot with the love of his life,Kehinde Daniels in a...

Guys!!! These are 8 practical fashion tips you need to know in 2019

You need to rule every area of your 2019 and that includes how you dress and act in public. Most men are perceived to...

Virgil Abloh pays tribute to his Ghanaian roots in Paris Fall/Winter for Louis Vuitton

Ghanaian-American Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton menswear collection, Virgil Abloh is appreciating his heritage in the F/W21 collection.