2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature
| 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature | |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 October 2023 |
| Location | Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The 2023 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, Obari Gomba for his play Grit, was announced on 11 October 2023 at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.[1]
Focused on drama,[2] there were 143 entries during the submission space.[3] The jury was chaired by Ameh Dennis Akoh, and others included Osita Catherine Ezenwanebe and Rasheedah Liman.[4] On 31 July 2023, 11 books were longlisted and were announced by Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, the chairman of the advisory board.[5]
On 23 August 2023, the shortlist was released and it contained only three books; Yamtarawala – The Warrior King by Henry Akubuiro, The Ojuelegba Crossroads by Abideen Abolaji Ojomu, and Grit by Obari Gomba.[6] On 11 October 2023, the latter was announced as the winner.
Nominees
[edit]| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Abideen Abolaji Ojomu | The Ojuelegba Crossroads | |
| Ade Adeniji | Dance of the Sacred Feet | |
| Victor S. Dugga | Gidan Juju | |
| Cheta Igbokwe | Homecoming | |
| Chris Anyokwu | The Boat People | |
| Abuchi Modilim | The Brigadiers of a Mad Tribe | |
| Bode Sowande | The Spellbinder | |
| Obari Gomba | Grit | |
| Olubunmi Familoni | When Big Masquerades Dance Naked | |
| Olatunbosun Taofeek | Where Is Patient Zero | |
| Henry Akubuiro | Yamtarawala – The Warrior King |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Abodunrin, Akintayo (2023-10-22). "How Gomba won 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "NLNG Kicks off 2023 Nigeria Prizes Competition". ThisDay. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ Obinna, Emelike (2023-05-01). "The Nigeria Prize for Literature records 61% increase in Drama cycle entries -". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ Abodunrin, Akintayo (2023-04-30). "Judging of 2023 The Nigeria Prize for Literature begins". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ Uwisike, Blessing (2023-07-31). "Nigeria's $100K Literary Prize Reveals Longlist of 11 Plays". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ Uwisike, Blessing (2023-09-04). "The 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature Announces Exciting Drama Shortlist!". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 2025-11-05.