Etisalat Prize for Literature holds Finalists ’1st Book Reading

Nairobi, capital city of East African country, Kenya was the destination of the book reading for the finalists of the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature last weekend.

While in the country, the shortlisted authors will participate in a series of literary events including book donations, media visits and interviews as a prelude to the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature Award Ceremony scheduled to take place on May 20, 2017, in Lagos. The finalists are Jacqui L’Ange, author of The Seed Thief; Jowhor Ile, author of And After Many Days, and Julie Iromuanya, author of Mr & Mrs Doctor. The book reading sessions took place at Riara University and PAWA254 in Nairobi, and will serve as a platform to further motivate African writers and literary enthusiasts to show more interest in literature and publishing.

Commenting on the Nairobi book tour, Director, Brand and Experience, Etisalat Nigeria, Elvis Ogiemwanye, said the choice of Kenya was in keeping with the pan- African vision of the Etisalat Prize for Literature.

“We at Etisalat are delighted to lead the new literary revolution in Africa by empowering and celebrating writers in all parts of the continent through the Etisalat Prize for Literature. We believe that the tour will give the finalists a wider reach and broaden their experience because the literature horizon is unrestrictive.” he said.