In February, we invited writers to submit stories inspired by the theme “Love Confessions.” Since we love love, we're especially pleased to announce the shortlisted stories that have made it to the final round of judging, where we'll be selecting the winners! 💙February  Writing Contest Shortlist <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/publication/67b1181e677ebd5c2825af4d" target="_blank">All That We Were by Chinenye Udenta </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67ae543064078a91982afc54?recommendations=false" target="_blank">A SILENT LANGUAGE by JaneFaith Ifeoluwa Olasupo</a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67b0bf0be5c3254b1d4b43e7?recommendations=false" target="_blank">A HISTORY OF ALMOSTS by Uche Obiageli Nathson</a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/publication/67aa29026402e396a6e9da89" target="_blank">Always and Forever by Tehila Okagbue </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67aeb783fd5b4deac73236b2?recommendations=false" target="_blank">Static Electricity by Praise Abraham </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67a5100504ef6edf8cc401ef?recommendations=false" target="_blank">The hidden valley: Roma by Inyang Uforo </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/publication/67ae79fbb028a3cea4346908?recommendations=false" target="_blank">The Night We Met by Timileyin Akinsanya </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67adfb65eae6926ea675a613?recommendations=false" target="_blank">A never Perfect Time by Aiyegbusi Samuel Isaiah</a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67b0fc321268426c2a7fed42?recommendations=false" target="_blank">A tale of affections by Makinde Precious Oluwatumilara </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67aca8c1b43bacb5f56fbce7?recommendations=false" target="_blank">Words I Refuse to Leave Unsaid by Itohan </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67afc0f1f3ae4c3f0612ac95?recommendations=false" target="_blank">To Ify, the one I’d die for by Chrissy </a> <a href="https://www.ikoafrica.com/user/read/67a8b854ae517aa1fec0b1ff?recommendations=false" target="_blank">My Crush Next Door by Raheemat Olaore </a> _____Congratulations to everyone who made it to the list, and thank you to everyone who submitted.The Top 3 Winners will be announced in the coming days!Follow us on<a href="https://x.com/Ikoafrica" target="_blank"> X/Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iko.africa/" target="_blank">Instagram </a>so you don’t miss the announcement!