The 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature is a literary award worth 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.
Focused on drama, there were 143 entries during the submission space. The jury was chaired by Ameh Dennis Akoh, and others included Osita Catherine Ezenwanebe and Rasheedah Liman. On 31 July 2023, 11 books were longlisted and were announced by Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, the chairman of the advisory board.
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. On 11 October 2023, the latter was announced as the winner. Nominees
Author Title Publisher Abideen Abolaji Ojomu The Ojuelegba Crossroads Ade Adeniji Dance of the Sacred Feet Victor S. DuggaGidan Juju Cheta Igbokwe Homecoming Chris AnyokwuThe 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 List of winners and nominated authors of the Nigerian Prize for Literature
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