11 poets compete for $100,000, ‘The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026’
The announcement, by the chairman of the Advisory Board for the Prize, Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo marks a significant milestone in this year’s competition and reflects the exceptional quality, creativity and diversity of contemporary poetry.
By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, announced a longlist of 11 for the 2026 edition of the prize.
In its 22nd year, the prize rotates annually across four genres – prose fiction, poetry, drama and children’s literature- with the 2026 edition devoted to poetry.
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