2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature
| 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature | |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 October 2024 |
| Location | Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature is a literary award worth US$100,000 given for the best English-language novel published by a Nigerian author. The winner, Olubunmi Familoni for his novel The Road Does Not End, was announced on 11 October 2024 at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.
Focused on children's literature, there were 163 entries during the submission space.[1] The jury comprises Saleh Adu, the Chairman, Vicky Sylvester, Igudia Osarobu, and Chris Okemwa. On 13 July 2024, 11 books were longlisted and were announced by Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, the Chairman of the Advisory Board alongside Ahmed Yerima.[2][3]
On 9 September 2024, the shortlist was released and it contained only three books; A Father's Pride by Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmor, The Road Does Not End by Olubunmi Familoni and Wish Maker by Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike.[4] On 11 October 2024, Familoni was announced as the winner for his novel The Road does not End.[5]
Judging panel
- Saleh Abdu (chair)[6][7]
- Vicky Sylvester
- Igudia Osarobu
- Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo
- Olu Obafemi
- Ahmed Yerima
- Christopher Okemwa[6][8]
Nominees
Source:[9]
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo | A Father's Pride | Kays House of Publishing |
| 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 Oyeku | The Magic Jalabiya | |
| Olubunmi Familoni | The Road Does Not End | Noirledge Publishing |
| Hyginus Ekwuazi | The Third Side of a Coin | |
| Anietie Usen | Village Boy | |
| Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike | Wish Maker |
See also
References
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- ^ Murua, James (2024-07-15). "NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024 longlist announced". James Murua's African Literature Blog. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ Uwisike, Blessing (2024-07-24). "11 Children's Books Longlisted for the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ Murua, James (2024-09-16). "NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024 shortlist announced". James Murua's African Literature Blog. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ Uwisike, Blessing (2024-10-15). "The Winner of the $100,000 NLNG Prize is Revealed!". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Nwogu, Franca (29 July 2024). "Nigeria Prize for Literature Releases 2024 Longlist". The Board. Retrieved 7 August 2024.