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Radiophonics in Nigeria

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Radiophonics in NigeriaRadiophonics was a British Council project designed to stimulate new writing for English-language radio in Nigeria. The project originated in the writing community with adult, professional writers, but has been extended into schools for students of 16+ years of age.

  

 

The first series of workshops was held from March – April 2008 in 4 of the geo-political zones in The first series of workshops was held from March – April 2008 in 4 of the geo-political zones in

The first series of workshops was held from March – April 2008 in 4 of the geo-political zones in Nigeria, Abuja, Enugu, Kano, and Lagos.  48 Nigerian writers participated and were able to produce short 10 minute pieces for radio. 9 of the 48 stories were featured for radio broadcast by 3 local radio partners from April – June 2009.

  

 

The second series of workshops was held in February 2009 for 28 English/Literature teachers who conducted step down workshops in their various schools for students on creative writing for radio. At the end of the step down workshops, a radio writing competition was launched for students. 16 entries were received from students and 3 will be selected for radio broadcast in July 2009. The second series of workshops was held in February 2009 for 28 English/Literature teachers who conducted step down workshops in their various schools for students on creative writing for radio. At the end of the step down workshops, a radio writing competition was launched for students. 16 entries were received from students and 3 will be selected for radio broadcast in July 2009.

The second series of workshops was held in February 2009 for 28 English/Literature teachers who conducted step down workshops in their various schools for students on creative writing for radio. At the end of the step down workshops, a radio writing competition was launched for students. 16 entries were received from students and 3 will be selected for radio broadcast in July 2009.

   

Listen to Radiophonics:

 

The ‘Under the Sun’ series of recorded stories from Nigerian Radiophonics participants was broadcast for 8 - 9 weeks on each of the local radio stations from April – June 2009. You can listen to each of the broadcasts here.
 

The Project & Resources:

 

Radiophonics in NigeriaAbout the project Read all about the successful project in Nigeria in detail. Read the profiles of the writers and workshop facilitators in the writer’s gallery. 

  

Radio Writing Library

 

This section contains a broad collection of useful websites, organisations, books and articles related to writing for radio.

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