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 sponsored by the Nigeria LNG. However the process and judging are administered by Nigerian Academy of Science with advisory board made up of members from Nigeria Academy of Letters and Association of Nigerian Authors.[1][2]
The prize received 163 entries of children novel with 11 entries selected to the longlist. The award will be given in October 2024.[1]
Judging panel
[edit]The 2024 judging panel includes the following:[3]
- 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)."
- Vicky Sylvester, a professor, 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.[3][4]
Nominations
[edit]Source:[1]
Author | Title |
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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]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.