By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
P9O Newsletter
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our investigative stories, breaking news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Home
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • World
  • Lifestlye
  • Football
  • 2023 Election
Reading: Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Longlist for 2024
Prime 9ja Online
Prime 9ja Online Prime 9ja Online
Aa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Football
  • Metro
  • Nigeria
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Technology
Search
  • Categories
  • _Football
  • _Lifestyle
  • _World
  • _Metro
  • _Politics
  • _Nigeria
  • Pages
  • _About Us
  • _Contact Us
  • _Privacy Policy
Follow Us
Nigeria

Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Longlist for 2024

The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced its longlist of 11 books for the 2024 award, valued at $100,000. This year's focus ...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief July 13, 2024
Updated July 13, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Share
Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Longlist for 2024
SHARE
Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Longlist for 2024

The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced its longlist of 11 books for the 2024 award, valued at $100,000. This year's focus is on children's literature, with 163 entries received.

The longlist was revealed by Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Chairperson of the prize advisory board, and Ahmed Yerima, a member of the board, in a video on NLNG's Instagram page.

The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG, aims to promote and reward excellence in writing. The award rotates among four literary categories and has been given since 2004 to honor Nigerian authors' literary achievements.

The longlisted books include "A Father's Pride" by Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmor, "Bode's Birthday Party" by Akanni Festus Olaniyi, and "Grandma and the Moon's Hidden Secret" by Jumoke Verissimo.

Others are "Mighty Mite and Golden Jewel" by Henry Akubuiro, "Risi Recycle – The Dustbin Girl" by Temiloluwa Adeshina, "The Children at the IDP Camp" by Olatunbosun Taofeek, and "The Magic Jalabiya" by Ayo Oyeku.

The list also includes "The Road does not End" by Familoni Oluranti Olubunmi, "The Third Side of a Coin" by Hyginus Ekwuazi, "Village Boy" by Anietie Usen, and "Wish Maker" by Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike.

A shortlist of three is expected in September, with the Advisory Board announcing the winner in October. Last year's winner was Obari Gomba, associate dean of humanities at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), for his play "Grit".

Tags: Nigeria

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook WhatsApp TwitterEmail Print

You Might Also Like

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Pinterest Pin
Telegram Subscribe
Prime 9ja Online

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest updates instantly on your email.

About

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Disclaimer
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Corrections and Correctives
  • Editorial Integrity
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Funding

Connect

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Submit a Tip

© 2025 Prime 9ja Online Media - All Rights Reserved.

Follow Us