Olubunmi Familoni has won the 2024 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by NLNG.
The prize comes with a cash reward of $100,000 (N159.23 million).
Mr Familoni was announced winner on Friday night for his children’s book, The Road Does Not End, at the grand finale at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
He beat two other shortlisted books by Ndidi Chiazo-Enenmor and Uche Umez.
The advisory board for the Nigeria Prize for Literature gave reasons why his book made the final list.
They said, “The Road Does Not End addresses the critical issue of child labour in society. The book explores resilience and human connection themes, emphasising the importance of relationships and the need for continuous self-improvement.”
The Nigeria Prize for Literature award alternates among four literary genres: fiction, poetry, drama, and children’s literature. This year, the focus was on children’s literature.
Obari Gomba won the prize last year for his play Grit.
