2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature
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The 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature is a national literary prize sponsored by the Nigeria LNG that will be awarded in October 2024.
Background
[edit]The Nigeria Prize for Literature was established in 2004 and is worth USD100,000 in Prize money. The Prize is considered by literary critics as the biggest and most prestigious in Africa and has been commended for helping discover literary talent[1] although some emphasize that more needs to be done to help the African writer.[2] The Prize is in its 20th year, and has so far recorded 1851 entries in 16 competitions, producing 12 winning works.[3][4] The Award is independently administered by the Nigerian Academy of Science with an Advisory Board made up of members from the Nigeria Academy of Letters and the Association of Nigerian Authors.[5][6]
The Prize in 2024 received 163 entries of children novels with 11 entries selected to the Long-list. The prizes will be announced and awarded in October 2024.[5]
Judging panel
[edit]The 2024 Panel of Judges comprises the following:[7]
- Saleh Abdu, (Chair), professor of English language at the Federal University Kashere and Bayero University Kano. "He has authored and co-authored several books, including his Poet of the People's Republic: Reading the Poetry of Niyi Osundare (2003)[8]."
- Vicky Sylvester, a professor and writer at the University of Abuja.
- Igudia Osarobu, Doctor of Library Archival and Information Studies at the University of Ibadan.
Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo serves as the Chair of the Advisory Board with Olu Obafemi and Ahmed Yerima as members of the Advisory Board while Christopher Okemwa, Professor of Poetry and Drama at Kisii University serves as the International Consultant.[7][9]
Nominations
[edit]Source:[5]
| Author | Title |
|---|---|
| Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo | A Father's Pride |
| Akanni Festus Olaniyi | Bode's Birthday Party |
| Jumoke Verissimo | Grandma and the Moon's Hidden Secret |
| Henry Akubuiro | Mighty Mite and Golden Jewel |
| Temiloluwa Adeshina | Risi Recycle–The Dustbin Girl |
| Olatunbosun Taofeek | The Children at the IDP Camp |
| Ayo Adeliyi Oyeku | The Magic Jalabiya |
| Familoni Oluranti Olubunmi | The Road Does Not End |
| Hyginus Ekwuazi | The Third Side of a Coin |
| Anietie Usen | Village Boy |
| Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike | Wish Maker |
References
[edit]- ^ Diala, I (2020). "The Nigeria Prize for Literature and Current Nigerian Writing: Politics, Process, and Price of Literary Legitimation". Research in African Literatures. 51 (4): 36–65 – via muse.jhu.edu.
- ^ "The Trouble with the Nigeria Prize for Literature". africasacountry.com. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Braide, Damiete (July 13, 2024). "Two decades of literary excellence: The Nigeria Prize for Literature and its impact on Nigerian writers". thesun.ng.
- ^ Oscar, Victor (April 19, 2024). "Nigeria Prize For Literature Receives 163 Entries In Children's Literature Series". radionigerialagos.gov.ng.
- ^ a b c Nwogu, Franca (29 July 2024). "Nigeria Prize for Literature Releases 2024 Longlist". The Board. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Sam-Duru, Prisca (23 April 2024). "Nigeria Prize for Literature: Celebrating 20 years of excellence". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b Emelike, Obinna (18 April 2024). "Interest in literature soars with 163 entries for Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024". Business Day.
- ^ Murua, James (2024-07-15). "NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024 longlist announced". Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Ghosh, Kuhelika (19 February 2024). "Submit Children's Books to the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024 | Deadline: April 2". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 2 August 2024.