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 ₦10 million towards prize money and administrative costs for 2026–2030.
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)