CORA, NLNG Celebrate 11 Poets On 2026 Longlist

The NLNG in partnership with The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) hosted the first eleven poets longlisted for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature at the annual CORA Book Party in Lagos.
The Book Party, which followed the announcement of the 2026 longlist, provided a public platform for the selected poets to present their works, read selected pieces, and engage with readers, critics, journalists, publishers, students, and other members of the literary community. It featured readings, conversations, and discussions around the works selected for the year’s poetry cycle among other cultural and literary festivities.
The longlisted works were selected by the panel of jud...