Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited, and the Rainbow Book Club are set to hold the Port Harcourt Book Fest 2024 on Saturday 28th September, in honour of the three authors on the shortlist for the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature.
This edition focuses on children’s literature and the book fest will feature readings from the books and an interactive session with the authors.
Those on the shortlist are; Uchechukwu Peter Umerurike (author of Wish Maker), Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmor (author of A Father’s Pride) and Olubunmi Familoni (author of The Road Does Not End).
This year’s event is particularly special as it commemorates four significant milestones:
10 years since Port Harcourt was recognized by UNESCO as the World Book Capital
20 years since the Nigeria Prize for Literature was initiated
25 years since Nigeria LNG began operations
35 years since Nigeria LNG was incorporated
The 300 guests invited to this event include students, literary figures, civil society and NGO personal, business leaders, pop culture stars, government officials, and media representatives.
It will feature red carpet interviews and a dinner, providing guests with the opportunity to interact with the writers and network, in a celebratory atmosphere.
Sponsored by Nigeria LNG, the Nigeria Prize for Literature is awarded to a Nigerian author for outstanding work in prose, poetry, drama, or children’s literature (rotated annually).
Supported by the Rainbow Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting reading and literacy across Nigeria, and whose work helped Port Harcourt earn the title of UNESCO World Book Capital in 2014.
The Book Fest not only celebrates the shortlisted authors but also underscores the city’s rich literary heritage and vibrant culture. It promises to be a memorable celebration of Nigerian literature and excellence.
