Founder of Kody And The Kids, Onu-Etim Cynthia Chikodi aka Kody, has announced a special folktale story writing competition to mark the 10th anniversary of his.programme.
The competition is divided into two categories: one for kids aged 8 to 12 and the other for kids aged 13 to 16.
According to Cynthia, “Children possess immense creativity and storytelling abilities, and this competition aims to encourage them to embrace their imagination and showcase their writing skills.”
To participate in the competition, interested kids are encouraged to watch Cynthia’s animated folktales on her YouTube channel, Story Time with Kody, and select any story to write a sequel on.
“This competition provides an opportunity for children to delve deeper into the enchanting world of folktale storytelling and showcase their own unique storytelling abilities,” she noted.
The two selected winners, one from each category, will receive a cash prize of N100,000 each. Additionally, their winning stories will be transformed into animated videos, complemented by storybook character illustrations and e-book publishing.
Cynthia adds, “We want to provide a platform to celebrate young talents and for their stories to come to life.”
To participate, contestants are expected to send their stories via email to [email protected] and also submit a 2-minute video of themselves summarizing the stories they have written via their Instagram page by tagging @kodyandthekids.
“I am excited to celebrate Kody And The Kids’ 10th anniversary with this competition. Folktale storytelling is an essential part of our culture, and I believe it is crucial to encourage children to continue this tradition. I look forward to reading the creative stories that the contestants will come up with,” Cynthia said.