The ‘party’ will host the 11 shortlisted writers in the 2019 edition of the prize established by Nigeria LNG.
The Committee for Relevant Arts, founded by Jahman Anikulapo and Toyin Akinosho, has held the programme for several years, giving the writers an opportunity to speak about their works.
London-based Sanusi is in the country to moderate the event holding at the MUSON Centre, Onikan.
The 11 books on the shortlist of 11, in alphabetical order by title of book, are:
1. A Hero’s Welcome, Ndidi Enenmor
2. Boom, Boom, Jude Idada
3. Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
4. Double ‘A’ for Adventure, Anisa Daniel-Oniko
5. Ginika’s Adventures, Nnena Ochiche
6. Igho Goes to Farm, Anote Ajeluorou
7. Mystery at Ebenezer’s Lodge, Dunni Olatunde
8. Obioma: A Girl’s Journey to Self-Discovery, Nkiru Uzoh
9. She Calls Him Daddy, Oladele Medaiyese
10. Spurred Surprises, Lami Adejoh Opawale
11. The Great Walls of Benin, O. T. Begho
