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October 14, 2026

“Writers Need Readers, Not Just Prizes”: Ifowodo Makes The Case For Literary Consolation Awards

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THE announcement of Dr. Ogaga Ifowodo as the winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026 brought him the recognition he had pursued through years of literary labour. However, the poet, lawyer and activist used the moment not merely to celebrate his victory but also to reopen a longstanding debate about the welfare of writers […]