The Judges of the Association of Nigerian Authors Literary Prizes are pleased to release the shortlist for the 2015 ANA Prizes. The names and titles are listed below in no particular order.

SHORTLIST FOR ANA PRIZES 2015*  

ANA PRIZE FOR DRAMA
1. The Last Ilari –  Tunji Ajibade
2. The Last Prophecy of Omu Nwagboka – Obumse Amechi Chiedu
3. Unstable – Dickson Ekhaguere

ANA PRIZE FOR POETRY
1. Blazing Moon – Nwachukwu Egbunike
2. Clinical Blues – Dami Ajayi
3. Euphoria of Sophistry – Terseer Samuel Baki
4. A Tributary in Servitude – Servio Gbadamosi

ANA PRIZE FOR PROSE FICTION
1. Bongel – Maryam Bobi
2. Don’t Die on Wednesday – Michael Afenfia
3. Long Shadows – Mnguember V. Sylvester
4. A Pelican of the Wilderness – Jacqueline U. Agweh
5. Satans and Shaitans – Obinna Udenwe

ABUBAKAR GIMBA FOR SHORT STORIES
1. Fire on the Tip of Ice – Halima Aliyu
2. Smithereens of Death – Olubunmi Familoni
3. The Bottom of another Tale – Su’eddie Vershima Agema

ANA/CHILDREN’S WRITING PRIZE
1. Ada Marries a Palm Tree and Other Stories –  Charry A. Onwu-Otuyelu
2. The Leprous King – Daniella Clinton
3. The Magic Mirror – Nnenna Ihebom