CHINUA ACHEBE PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2026
CALL
FOR ENTRIES
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)
announces the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature 2026, an annual prize
recognising excellence and outstanding achievement in Nigerian fiction.
ANA appreciates United Nigeria Airlines
(UNA) for its sponsorship commitment of ₦20 million towards prize money and
administrative costs for 2026–2036.
Nigerian writers at home and abroad are
invited to submit published novels for consideration. Works must have been
published in 2025 or 2026. Manuscripts are not eligible. There is no entry fee.
REQUIREMENTS
Authors or publishers must submit:
- Ten (10) copies of the published novel;
- Proof of Nigerian citizenship;
- A covering letter stating the prize being
entered for;
- Author's email address, telephone number
and postal address;
- Publisher's details, publication year and
ISBN.
An author may submit only one title. Works
previously entered for the prize are not eligible. Entries must be original and
must comply with Nigerian copyright laws. Authors and publishers are responsible
for any copyright infringement.
JUDGING
AND ELIGIBILITY
Entries will be assessed on literary
quality, originality, creativity, language, narrative craft, characterisation
and thematic depth.
The prize is not open to members of ANA's
Board of Trustees (BOT), National Executive Council (NEC), the judging panel,
United Nigeria Airlines staff, or their immediate family members.
Judges must disclose and recuse themselves
from any entry where there is a conflict of interest, including where they have
edited, published or written supporting material for the work.
ANA reserves the right to verify
information supplied and disqualify entries that do not meet the requirements.
Submitted copies will not be returned.
PRIZE
The winner will receive ₦1,000,000 (One Million
Naira) and a plaque/certificate.
Where there is no deserving entry, or no
entry at all, the prize may be deferred. Where there is only one entry, it may
be awarded if the judges consider it deserving. The decision of the judges is
final.
DEADLINE
Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026
Shortlist: 15 October 2026
Winner: To be announced at the Awards
Dinner during the ANA International Annual Convention, 29 October–1 November
2026.
SUBMISSION
ADDRESS
The General Secretary
Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)
KM 2, Mamman Vatsa Writers' Village
Mpape, Abuja, Nigeria.
ANA will not be responsible for delays,
loss or charges arising from postal/courier services.
Mr. Wole Adedoyin
Acting General Secretary
Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)
