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Caine Prize 2017: The Shortlist

May 18, 2017by Miriam David1

We are excited about this year’s Caine’s shortlist. Want to know why? Read below: Lesley Nneka Arimah (Nigeria) for ‘Who Will Greet You At Home’ published in The New Yorker (USA. 2015). Lesley Nneka Arimah is the author of What It Means When A Man Falls from the Sky, a collection of stories published...

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NLNG Literature Prize Shortlists 11 Authors

Jul 20, 2016by Miriam David0

The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, led by Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo has announced an initial shortlist of eleven books, drawn from 173 books in contention for the 2016 Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNGsponsored Nigeria Prize for Literature). The shortlist, according to a statement by Kudo Eresia-Eke General Manager, External Relations of NLNG is made up...

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The Caine Prize Shortlist 2016

May 11, 2016by Miriam David0

The Caine Prize Judges have announced the shortlist for the 2016 edition of the award. Out of 163 entires five entries were selected. Two Nigerianss made the shortlist. Remember Nneka Leslie Arimah and Tope Folarin? Yep. They are familiar names in the short story writing world. Now, who will win the 10,000 pound prize money?...

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Regional Winners Of The Commonwealth Short Story Prize

May 5, 2016by Miriam David0

The 2016 Prize attracted nearly 4000 entries from 47 countries. After an initial sift by a team of international readers, the global judging panel, representing each of the five regions of the Commonwealth – Helon Habila (Africa), Firdous Azim (Asia), Pierre Mejlak (Canada and Europe) Olive Senior (Caribbean), and Patrick Holland (Pacific) – chose the shortlist. From this...

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Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2016 Shortlist

Apr 1, 2016by Miriam David0

26 Writers have been shortlisted for the 2016 Commonwealth short story prize. The well deserving writers include 3 Nigerians; Oyinkan Braithwaite Lausdeus Chiegboka and Enyeribe Ibegwan The team of judges who chose this year’s shortlist represent the five regions of the Commonwealth are; Helon Habila (Africa) Firdous Azim (Asia) Pierre Mejlak (Canada and Europe) Olive...

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The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award – Shortlist Announced

Mar 20, 2016by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam0

The biggest short story awards just announced its shortlist for the 2016 edition of the Sunday Times EFG short story awards. Six authors from five countries have been announced for this year’s award. The overall winner will be announced at a gala dinner at Stationers’ Hall in London on Friday, April 22. The six shortlisted...