Archives Tag: Caine Prize for African Writing
Two Nigerian Writers Make 2015 Caine Prize Shortlist
April 19, 2022
According to Premium Times Nigeria, the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing recently announced its list of five finalists for its 2015 competition. The literature prize rewards the best short stories published in English in Africa and by Africans, and is named after the late Chairman of Booker Plc., Michael Caine. The Nigerian finalists include … Continue reading Two Nigerian Writers Make 2015 Caine Prize Shortlist
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Belgium-based Chika Unigwe wins the 2012 Nigerian Prize for Literature
April 19, 2022
The Committee for the award of the Nigerian Prize for Literature has announced that a female Nigerian, Chika Unigwe is the winner of the 2012 prize. She won for her book “On Black Sister’s Street” and was awarded the sum of $100,000. Her book was one of the three books that made it to the … Continue reading Belgium-based Chika Unigwe wins the 2012 Nigerian Prize for Literature
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