Longlisted Poem: “Telemachus Was Not a Daughter”
Rachael Ajisafe is a 2nd-year law student at Olabisi Onabanjo University with a strong passion for storytelling, poetry, and essay writing. She was longlisted for the Dele-Balogun Prize for Flash Fiction, shortlisted for the Eriata Oribhabor Prize for Poetry 2025, won 2nd position in The Framefest Abuja Storytelling Completion, and won 2nd place in the ZODML Poetry Prize 2025. She was also the Inaugural winner of the Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025. Beyond writing, she is actively involved in literary and leadership communities, using her craft to inspire, connect, and challenge perspectives.