SavannaPoets

Welcome to the SavannaPoets Online Open Mic (#SpoomCompetition)! This is a monthly virtual poetry reading competition, and we're thrilled to have you join us for the August Edition. How to Submit Your Entry To participate, record your poetry reading video and upload your submission here   (link is disabled at 11:59pm on August 20th, 2025) . Alternatively, you can email your entry directly to us at savannapoets@gmail.com. Please include the following in the body of your email: Your Name Title of Poem The Poem (the text) Description (if any) Entries will be uploaded on a first-come, first-served basis and featured on our YouTube channel. You have until August 20th, 2025 to submit your entry. Prizes and Winners The entry with the highest number of views by 7:00 PM on August 30th will win the grand prize of 200,000 Naira , with the first runner-up receiving 100,000 Naira . Important Guidelines Age Requirement: Submissions are only accepted from individuals who are 16 years of age...

  To ensure your poetry video can be successfully uploaded to the Savanna Poets YouTube channel, all submissions must comply with YouTube's copyright policies. Videos that fail these checks cannot be published. What is Copyright? Copyright protects original creative works like music, images, and video. As the creator, you own the copyright and control its use. Your Responsibility You should only upload content that you personally created or have explicit permission/license to use. This means: Original Content is Best: Create all audio, visuals, and text yourself. No Unauthorized Music: Do not include background music, sound effects, or song lyrics in your video unless you: Composed and recorded the music yourself. Have obtained a direct license from the copyright owner(s) (e.g., the composer, the record label, the publisher). Are using royalty-free music from a reputable source that explicitly grants permission for YouTube use (like the YouTube Audio Library ). No Unauthorized ...