Tag: Nigeria Prize for Literature
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Nigeria Prize for Literature 2018 seeks entries for drama, literary criticism
The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2018 is looking for entries for this year’s edition in drama. The organisers have also included a new category for literary criticism. The Nigeria Prize for Literature is the richest prize in African literature worth US$100,000 to the winner. The prize which was founded in 2004 to honor literary erudition…
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Nigeria Prize for Literature 2017 shortlist announced
Ogaga Ifowodo, Ikeogu Oke, and Tanure Ojaide are the three poets in the shortlist for the Nigeria Prize for Literature 2017. The richest prize in African literature worth US$100,000 to its winner has announced those who are shortlisted for this year’s edition. The three poetry collections have been listed from the long list announced in…
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Nigeria Prize for Literature 2017 longlist announced
The longlist for the richest prize in African literature, the Nigeria Prize for Literature 2017, has been announced today. The Nigerian Prize for Literature set up in 2004 annually rotates among four genres – Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Children’s literature. Previous winners of the prize are Gabriel Okara (co-winner, 2004, poetry) and Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto…
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Reactions to the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature 2016 announcement
There was a wellspring of emotion unleashed when popular Abuja based writer Abubabar Adam Ibrahim was announced the winner of the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature 2016. If there is one flaw with the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature it is that the event is not designed for writers to shine. Unlike other award ceremonies…
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Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Chika Unigwe and Elnathan John make Nigeria Prize for Literature 2016 shortlist
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Chika Unigwe and Elnathan John have been announced in the Nigeria Prize for Literature 2016 shortlist. The Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited is the richest prize in African literature with the winner going home with US$100,000. The prize rotates around four genres; Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Children’s literature.…