Meet Chinenyike Lawrence Ezemagu, the South East Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025, with his entry: DIGITEEN Ikemefuna Ezemagu is a writer and historian from Aku in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. Born with his twin brother on February 14, 1992, he studied History at the University of Ibadan […]
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Meet Yusra Gaga, North West Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025, with he entry: MY DARKEST NIGHTMARES Miss Yusra Bashir Gaga, 22, is a fashion enthusiast and aspiring writer from Kano State. A specialist in female attire, she combines her love for fashion with a growing passion for creative writing. She attended […]
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Oct
Meet Sarah Yosouph, South West Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize, with her entry: WHENT THE ROAD CURVES. Sarah Yousuph is a creative writer and storyteller. She is a graduate of Physiology, and her works explore themes such as faith, culture, women’s fiction, and contemporary experiences. She believes in the power of stories […]
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Oct
The countdown to the winner of this year’s Young Adult Literature Prize has begun, in the next 6 days, we shall share with you winners of the Zonal Prize who are also automatic contenders for the N1,500,000 Grand Prize. Please meet…… Adoo Gyuur, our North Central Winner with her story, DAUGHTERS OF ASHES. Adoo is […]
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Oct
Oct
Meet Daniel Singufuri Yohanna, North East Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025, with his work, A BOY FROM FAR NORTH. Daniel Singufuri Yohanna is a poet and a classroom teacher. He is a Fellow of Ebedi International Writers Residency, Iseyin. His favourite author is Dr. Abubakar Othman. He is the secretary of […]
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Oct
Meet E.R. Umukoro, South South Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025 with her entry: THE DISTORTION OF HARDASSAH Lady E Ejiro Umukoro, who also writes as E. R. Umukoro is a trailblazing Nigerian author, investigative journalist, and broadcaster celebrated for her impactful storytelling and dedication to social justice. Her debut novel, “Distortion,” […]
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Oct
Oct
TY Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) is back with another long-list of potential winners of its coveted prize. TYBLI had gone behind the scenes, making preparations for the big event. Having crossed the first rubicon, it is now time to formally issue a long-list of first six successful contenders for its literary prize, selected from 106 […]
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May
May
TY Buratai Literary Initiative Expands Literacy Outreach in Kaduna Schools The TY Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI), founded by former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd), has continued its 2025 campaign to promote literacy among Nigerian youth with book donations to two schools in Kaduna State. On May 12, 2025, TYBLI donated […]
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The TY Buratai literary Initiative is calling on writers focused on young adult literature to submit their novella/novel for consideration in the 2nd Young Adult Literature Prize. GUIDELINES: PRIZES For further enquiries, please contact: tybliteraryi@gmail.com or 08052771123
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Oct
Announcement of Finalists for the 2024 Young Adult Literature Prize The TY Buratai Literary Initiative is thrilled to announce the finalists for the inaugural Young Adult Literature Prize 2024. Following a rigorous evaluation of submissions from across the country, six regional winners have emerged, representing the best in young adult literature in Nigeria. The Young […]
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