The 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature is a literary award worth 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. 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.
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. On 11 October 2024, Familoni was announced as the winner for his novel The Road does not End.
Judging panel Saleh Abdu (chair) Vicky Sylvester Igudia Osarobu Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo Olu Obafemi Ahmed Yerima Christopher Okemwa
Nominees Source:
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 AdeshinaRisi 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 List of winners and nominated authors of the Nigerian Prize for Literature
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