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.
| 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature | |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 October 2024 |
| Location | Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
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
edit- Saleh Abdu (chair)[6][7]
- Vicky Sylvester
- Igudia Osarobu
- Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo
- Olu Obafemi
- Ahmed Yerima
- Christopher Okemwa[6][8]
Nominees
editSource:[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
editReferences
edit- ↑ Sam-Duru, Prisca (2024-07-15). "The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024: 11 books contend for $100,000". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 Emelike, Obinna (18 April 2024). "Interest in literature soars with 163 entries for Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ 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.