Longlisted Poem: “Cartography of a Wounded Earth”
Progress Luke is a literary scholar and student of English and Literary Studies at the University of Calabar. His work is shaped by a deep engagement with African oral traditions, contemporary socio-political realities, and the evolving intersections between language, identity, and environment. With a strong interest in ecocriticism, his poetry often explores the fragile relationship between humans and the natural world. He has served as the Assistant Editor-in-Chief and President of the English and Literary Students Association (ELSA), where he actively promoted literary discourse, creative expression, and academic excellence among students.