Welcome to the Challenge

Who wins the 1st BELA Award?

From the organizers of

ELECHI AMADI AWARD & BRING BACK THE BOOK Reading Campaign

REGISTRATION FOR 1ST BELA AWARD HAS CLOSED

Book cover titled 'Adult Tree and Your Eyes Shall Be Opened' with a large tree that has a human face and a violin leaning against its trunk, set against a dark, cloudy sky.

about the challenge

The Adult Tree Reading Challenge invites Nigerian readers to dive into Adult Tree: And Your Eyes Shall Be Opened — a powerful African story of legacy, courage, and destiny.

Participants will:
📖 Read the novel
📝 Take quizzes to test comprehension
🎓 Earn a certificate of participation
🏆 Compete for prizes & recognition

✨ Prizes & Recognition

  • 🥇 1st Prize:

    • Minimum cash prize of ₦200,000

    • A role in the upcoming movie Adult Tree (optional, if winner desires)

    • Named as BELA Ambassador, promoting African reading culture

  • 🎉 Top 10 Contestants:

    • Cash gift consolation prizes

    • Recognition in the Grand Finale

💡 Organized By

  • Stan Crystal Production 🎬

  • Blessing Edokpolo Empowerment Foundation (BEFN) ❤️

50% of all proceeds will directly support widows and orphans with food, medicine, and school fees — making every reader part of a bigger mission.

🚀 Start Here

  • A large, ancient tree with a face whose eyes are closed and a stringed instrument leaning against its trunk. The scene is painted with warm, earthy tones, and there is a quote at the top that reads, 'If you scatter fire, you must learn to dance.' The book title, 'Adult Tree and Your Eyes Shall Be Opened,' and author name, 'Stanley Broderick Edokpolo,' are displayed in bold lettering.

    Step 1 Purchase the Book (The Challenge Edition)

    Purchase the Challenge Edition of Adult Tree: And Your Eyes Shall Be Opened on Payhip.

    👉 Click the link below, sign up, and buy the book to unlock your study area.
    This gives you full digital access to the novel and prepares you for the quizzes.

    Buy the Book on Payhip
  • A point of sale terminal with a paper receipt coming out of it on a yellow background.

    Step 2: Save Your Receipt

    After making a purchase, keep your payment receipt/screenshot for your records.
    You’ll need it for registration.

  • A person filling out a ballot paper with a pen, in an election setting.

    Step 3: Complete Your Registration

    Come back to this page and fill the Registration Form.

    Upload your Payhip receipt

    Choose your plan (Reader or Challenger)

    Get instant confirmation of your entry

    Register Form
  • Promotional poster for the 1st BELA Award Reading Challenge, with a smiling woman in a plaid blazer holding a book, trophies, medals, and books, and event details including registration dates and prizes.

    Step 4: Read & Take Quizzes

    Read Adult Tree: And Your Eyes Shall Be Opened in full.

    Take the quizzes after each section.

    Submit your scores + certificate to:
    📧 [email protected]
    Subject line: The Challenge Result

  • Three gold and red trophies with star and moon designs on top, in front of a blurred white and beige background.

    Step 5: Advance to Creative Challenges

    Top participants will be invited to showcase their creativity:

    Record a short video sharing your thoughts about the book

    Join interactive tasks and debates related to the story’s themes

    Gain spotlight features on SCStream and official channels

REGISTRATION FORM

Interested in the reading challenge? Please complete the form with accurate information. Read the Terms, Refund Policy, and Privacy Policy before you participate.