Three books shortlisted for $100,000 NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Literature

Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo NLNG Nigeria Literature Prize advisory board chairman

The advisory board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced the shortlist of three books for the 2021 edition of the annual award.

This was disclosed at a virtual press conference attended by Qed.ng on Friday.

The three books are The Girl with The Louding Voice by Abi Dare, The Colours of Hatred by Obinna Udenwe and The Son of The House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia.

Chairperson of the prize’s advisory board Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo thanked NLNG, the panel of judges and all the writers who submitted their books for consideration for their support.

The eventual winner of the prize will win $100,000.