Nigeria Prize for Literature

Oyin Olugbile
“I Write Because I Have to Tell the Story”: In Conversation With Oyin Olugbile on Her Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist, “Sanya”

“The shortlist is an encouragement to release more of the stories that I’ve been keeping”…

Nikki May
“It’s People You Belong To Rather Than Places”: In Conversation With Nikki May on Her Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist, “This Motherless Land”

“If anything, I hope that winning the Nigeria Prize for Literature makes my book more…

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The 2025 NLNG Nigeria Prize For Literature Unveils Shortlist

Though distinct in genre, the Nigeria Prize For Literature’s shortlisted novels are united by their…

NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature
Opinion: Is It Time to Revamp the Judge Selection for the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature?

For a prize that awards literature that tackles widely disparate subject matters, it is important…

Olubunmi Familoni
In Conversation: Olubunmi Familoni Talks His NLNG Prize-Winning Book, Writing Process, and More

“There’s a manner in which an average Nigerian tells a story, which reflects in the…

Olubunmi Familoni
Familoni Oluranti Olubunmi Wins the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature

Familoni Oluranti Olubunmi will be awarded a cash prize of  $100,000. By Hope Ibiale Nigerian…

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The Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Its 2024 Shortlist

The winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature will be announced during an award ceremony…

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Nigeria Prize for Literature Announces 2024 Longlist

The winner will be announced and presented at an award ceremony scheduled to be held…

Nigeria Prize for Literature - 2024 - Afrocritik
2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature Now Open for Entries

This year’s competition will focus on children’s literature. By Helena Olori The submission window for…

Dr. Obari Gomba wins 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature for Grit - Afrocritik
Obari Gomba’s Play, “Grit” Wins the 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature

The didactic play about socio-political issues outshined all 143 plays received for this year’s prize.…