Ogaga Ifowodo Poetry Prize Win

Ogaga Ifowodo won the Nigeria LNG Limited Grand Award for his poetry collection titled "Why God Needs A Gun," which addresses Nigeria's struggles with terrorism and violence. The award, worth $100,000, recognizes his significant contributions to literature and human rights.

Ogaga Ifowodo won The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026, receiving a $100,000 award for his poetry collection, Why Does God Need a Gun?, which addresses religious and political violence in Nigeria. The winners were announced on October 9, 2026.

Ogaga Ifowodo won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature, receiving $100,000 for his poetry collection "Why Does God Need a Gun?" The award recognizes his exploration of violence in Nigeria, and the announcement was made at a ceremony in Lagos.