The Association of Nigerian Authors has unveiled the shortlists for its 2025 prizes. The winners will be announced on November 1, 2025. The decision of the jury is final.
ANA/KMVL Poetry Prize
Stoning the Wind by Gbemisola Adeoti
Girls and the Silhouette of Form by Star Zahra
Japa: Elegy of Nigerians by Toyin Shittu
ANA/King Dakolo Fiction Prize
Riddles in the Shadows by Ebi Robert
Habitat of ordinary People by Olumide Olutola
Shackles of Freedom by Onyeka Ike
ANA Drama Prize
Colours of Madness by Ikechukwu Asika
Ogiehgieh the Musical by Davidfyncountry Augustine Ogbadu
The Great Delusion by Majekodunmi Oseriemen Ebhohon
ANA/Sir Chukwuemeka Sam Nwelue Non-Fiction Prize
Grips of Grief by Ayo Deforge
The Jungle by David Hundeyin
Breaking Point by David Hundeyin
ANA/Ngozi Chuma-Udeh Prize For Children Fiction
The Boy Who Built a Titanic Craft by David Okorafor
The Children at the IDP Camp by Olatunbosun Taofeek
The Saint Sisters Mystery Club by Stephanie Chizoba-Odili
ANA/Amina Talaku Zakama Prize for Literary Criticism
There is no entry this year. As stated in the guidelines, the Prize Administrator will exercise the right to award the prize to a deserving book.