| 9mobile Prize for Literature | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | First Pan-African Prize for debut published writers |
| Sponsored by | 9mobile (2017–present) Etisalat Nigeria (2013–16) |
| Location | Nigeria |
| First awarded | 2013 |
| Website | literature.9mobile.com.ng |
The 9mobile Prize for Literature (formerly the Etisalat Prize for Literature 2013–16) was created by Etisalat Nigeria in 2013,[1][2] and is the first ever pan-African prize celebrating first-time African writers of published fiction books.[3] Awarded annually, the prize aims to serve as a platform for the discovery of new creative talent out of the continent and invariably promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa. The winner receives a cash prize of £15,000 in addition to a fellowship at the University of East Anglia.[4]
The 9mobile Prize for Literature also aims to support publishers by purchasing 1000 copies of all shortlisted books, to be donated to various schools, book clubs and libraries across the African continent.[3]
In 2017, Etisalat Nigeria renamed itself 9mobile[5] and the award name changed at the same time.[6][7]
- ^ "Pan-African Prize for Literature Project". BellaNaija.com. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ Carolyn (7 June 2013). "First Pan-African Prize for Debut Writers of Published Fiction Books: The Etisalat Prize for Literature". Books Live. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Prize Profile" Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine, 9mobile Prize for Literature.
- ^ Evelyn Osagie, "‘We won’t cut prize money for literature awards’", The Nation, 20 July 2016.
- ^ Wale Odunsi, "Etisalat Nigeria speaks on change of name to 9mobile", Daily Post, 18 July 18, 2017.
- ^ Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, "Etisalat Prize for Literature becomes 9mobile Prize for Literature" Archived 2 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Trust, 6 August 2017.
- ^ Japhet Alakam, "Etisalat Prize for Literature Rebrands to 9mobile Prize for Literature", Vanguard, 13 August 2017.