The Quramo Writers’ Prize has announced its 2026 longlist, marking the tenth edition of the award. The longlist was revealed in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Established by Quramo Publishing, the Quramo Writers’ Prize is an annual award for an unpublished fiction manuscript by an emerging African writer to platform new literary talent from the continent. Past winners include Samuel Monye (2017), Michael Emmanuel (2018), Vivian Onyekachi Ibe (2019), Kadiri Alex (2020), Akinnimi Akintomiwa Oluwaseun (2021), Ibrahim Babátúndé Ibrahim (2022), Chiziterem Chijioke (2023), Arthur Gabriel Yak (2024), and Hubaidat Oyinkansola Ishola (2025).
This year’s jury comprises Tahirah Sagayah (editor, writer, researcher, and analyst), Sunday Okoh (editor), and Ugonma Nduka-Nwosu (editor, educationist, poet, and workshop facilitator). They came together and selected this year’s longlist:
- Adenike M. Babalola
- Agufa Kivuya
- Amaranjo Chigozie Laurel
- Bazallahi Sabo Abubakar
- Chigozirim Prisca
- Chijioke Nnamani
- Favour Ohakwe
- Haliru Ali Musa
- Iyke Obinna
- Jenny Kingsley Emem
- John Olatunde Ajuwon
- John Tantswanashe Banda
- Oluwaseyi Oso
- Onilude Ayomide
- Ooreoluwa O. Agbede
- Oreoluwa Opeolu
- Otoworo Ebimobowei
- Rodrick Kaunda
- Rosemary Okeke
- Victor Eze
The winner of the 2026 edition will be announced at the Quramo Festival of Words, scheduled to be held in Lagos from October 1 to 4, 2026.
Congratulations to all longlisted writers!
