Akubuiro, Loko, Mmezi shortlisted for 2026 Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature

By Damiete Braide
 
As the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) prepares to host its members, writers, literary enthusiasts and stakeholders at its 45th International Convention, the association has announced the shortlist for the sixth edition of the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature.
 
The announcement is another significant milestone in ANA’s continued recognition and promotion of excellence in Nigerian fiction.
 
In a statement jointly issued by the President of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi, and the Acting General Secretary, Wole Adedoyin, the association announced three works shortlisted for the 2026 edition of the prestigious prize.
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