Ani Kayode Somtochukwu Wins the James Currey Prize for African Literature
Nigerian writer Ani Kayode Somtochukwu has emerged as the winner of the maiden edition of the James Currey Prize for African Literature. The award, which comes with a cash prize of £1,000, was founded by Onyeka Nwelue in honour the legacy of James Currey, who “brought...
Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia Is on the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist
Nigerian writer Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia has been longlisted for the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her debut novel, The Son of the House. The longlist was announced by Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of the Scotiabank Giller Prize via the Scotiabank...
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