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Brice Konink

Brice Konink, also known as Brice Kouadio Konin, is a talented poet who has won numerous awards in various poetry competitions. Among his accolades are the first prize in the poetry contest of the radio show "Une voix dans la nuit" on Fréquence 2 in 1994 with "Une amie pour la vie" and the first prize in a poetry contest initiated by the daily newspaper Fraternité Matin in 2003 with "Adjoba, ma femme de vie" on the occasion of Mother's Day.

His poem "Adjoba, ma femme de vie" also received an award from the weekly Go Magazine in 2010 as one of the best poems selected for Valentine's Day. Brice Konink published "Un préservatif au couvent" in March 2019 with JD Éditions, a work that earned the publisher the Best Publisher Award at the Abidjan International Book Fair (SILA 2019).

Between 1998 and 2002, Brice Konink was an intern and then a communicator at the Communication Unit (COMU) of the African Development Bank (BAD). He is also the author of the poetry collection "Le souffle," published by JD Éditions, which explores universal themes such as love, life, and death.

Brice Konink is currently working on several literary projects, including a collection of stories, a collection of short stories, and a novel. Passionate about literature, he considers books as the memory of humanity and encourages everyone to read and appreciate the richness of words.

With an already impressive career, Brice Konink continues to establish himself as a significant poetic voice and an author to watch closely. His works are sure to inspire readers and enrich Francophone literature.