Nigeria Prize for Literature

Nigeria Prize for Literature - 2024 - Afrocritik
2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature Now Open for Entries

This year’s competition will focus on children’s literature. By Helena Olori The submission window for…

Dr. Obari Gomba wins 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature for Grit - Afrocritik
Obari Gomba’s Play, “Grit” Wins the 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature

The didactic play about socio-political issues outshined all 143 plays received for this year’s prize.…

Nigeria Prize for Literature announces 2023 shortlist
The Nigeria Prize for Literature Announces Its 2023 Shortlist

The winner will be announced at the award ceremony on October 13, 2023.  By Hope…

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The Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Its 2023 Longlist

A shortlist of three writers will be announced in September, while a winner will emerge…

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Romeo Oriogun Announced as 2022 Winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature

Oriogun will be awarded the cash prize of $100,000. By Editor In the award ceremony…

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The Architecture of Literary Prizes: What Does the Future Hold for the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature?

Why is the NLNG Prize not actively involved in the promotion of literary culture in…

The Girl with the Louding Voice - Afrocritik
In Abi Dare’s “The Girl with the Louding Voice,” Language Plays a Foremost Role in Storytelling

The biggest achievement of “The Girl with the Louding Voice” is how it breaks the…

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The Son of the House: Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s Powerful Storytelling Builds an Edifice from an Age-worn Plot

The work bears the twin markers of excellent prose and an intuitive sense of direction.…