Romeo Oriogun’s Nomad Wins S100,000 Nigeria Prize For Literature

Here is how he beat 286 authors, poets to emerge winner – Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo-led Advisory Board   The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, Friday names Nomad, authored by the poet, Romeo Oriogun, as the winner of the $100,000 prize for the 2022 cycle on Poetry. Platforms Africa reports that Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Chairperson of the Advisory Board, made the announcement at the Grand Award Night ceremony in Lagos, themed “Touching the Stars”. She also announced Dr. Sakiru Adebayo as the 2022…

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Eleven Jostle for $100,000 The Nigeria Prize for Literature

The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature today released the longlist of 11 drawn from 287 books in the running for the 2022 edition of the prize, focused on Poetry. Platforms Africa reports that the literature prize is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) with a cash award of $100,000. The 11 books on the longlist, in alphabetical order by the title of the books, according to a statement by Godson Dienye, Acting General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, are: Augusta’s Poodle by Ogaga Ifowodo Coming Undone…

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