Prize: N1,000,000
The Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Non-Fiction celebrates outstanding creative nonfiction pieces from writers worldwide, highlighting voices that challenge, inspire, and/or provide deep insights into the human experience. The prize is in honour of the distinguished and widely celebrated Nigerian broadcast journalist, writer, and media consultant, Eugenia Abu.
The judging process has been rigorous, led by the renowned Professors Hyginus Ekwuazi, Maria Ajima, and an exceptional team of readers and judges.
Most of the entries we received this year were truly outstanding, with some narrowly missing a place on the longlist. Thus, it is important to emphasise that a good number of the entries not reflected on the list are by no means lacking in quality but were edged out in a highly competitive selection process.
We are delighted to announce the 2024 longlist for Creative Non-Fiction, which showcases emotional depth and quality…
(In Alphabetical Order of Titles)
- A Failed Attempt at Sanity by Damilola Omotoyinbo
- A Moni Wata Effigy by Carl Terver
- Afụnwaelotanna by Chinonso Nzeh
- Agnus Dei by Pacella Chukwuma-Ekeh
- Compass Rose by Abasi-maenyin Esebre
- Crossing the Road by Olaposi Halim
- Directions to Black Avenue by Ademola Adefolami
- Finding Butterflies byWinifred Odunoku
- Finding Home by Temitayo Olofinlua
- Five Things Mother Did Not Prepare Me For by Sumaiyah Muhammad Salisu
- Grave Visits and Other Worries by Sanusi Sanusi
- Home is Not A Place, It is a Memory by Prosper Mayor
- I Have Come to Understand That a Daughter’s Marriage is Also as Difficult as Giving Birth to Her by Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto
- Motherhood by Summaya Jaeh
- Museum of Scars by Olajesutofunmi Akinyemi
- My Grandma’s Memory Box by Mariam Tijani
- One Day by Salim Yanusa
- Rinsing Death by Nasiba Babale
- Riverside Resurgence by Juliet Ugbedeojo
- Sister, I Sober by Chris Baah
- Songs of Freedom by Mofiyinfoluwa O. Mofiyinfoluwa
- Telltales amd Aftermaths by Olanrewaju Apata
- The Crocodile’s Last Grunt by Anastesia Orahii
- The Epiphany by Thecla Uzozie
- The Protest Lamb by Ojo Blessing
- To Ife, My Life in Songs by Chinaza James-Ibe
- We Bought an Album in June by Nana Sule
- What Does a Summer Weigh by AdulJabbar Obiagwu
- What’s in a Bird’s Nest? by Nater Akpen
- You Are Memory by Ayodeji Israel
The Shortlist will be announced on the 27th of December 2024 with the final winner(s) unveiled on the 31st of December 2024.
Best of luck to everyone and compliments of the season!
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