Nigeria Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (2012) Winner
Chika Nina Unigwe
ちか・うにぐうぇ
Chika Nina Unigwe
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1974-06-12 （Enugu）
- Nationality
- Nigerian
- Languages
- English, Dutch
- Residence History
- Nigeria (Enugu) → Belgium (Turnhout) → United States (Atlanta, Georgia)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Professor of Creative Writing
- Active Years
- 1993-
- Affiliations
- Georgia College & State University
- Nominations
- Caine Prize Shortlist (A Secret, 2004), Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist (Night Dancer, 2016)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka | — | English | BA | -1995 | Nigeria |
| KU Leuven | — | English | MA | -1996 | Belgium |
| University of Leiden | — | Literature | PhD | -2004 | Netherlands |
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
English
Degree:
BA
Period:
-1995
Year of Graduation:
1995
Country:
Nigeria
KU Leuven
English
Degree:
MA
Period:
-1996
Year of Graduation:
1996
Country:
Belgium
University of Leiden
Literature
Degree:
PhD
Period:
-2004
Year of Graduation:
2004
Country:
Netherlands
Dissertation: In the Shadow of Ala; Igbo women's writing as an act of righting
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nigeria Prize for Literature | On Black Sisters' Street | — | Nigeria LNG Limited | Winner |
| 2023 | Order of the Crown (Belgium) | — | — | Belgian Government | Knight |
Nigeria Prize for Literature
2012
Work:
On Black Sisters' Street
Organization:
Nigeria LNG Limited
Result:
Winner
Order of the Crown (Belgium)
2023
Organization:
Belgian Government
Result:
Knight
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
On Black Sisters' Street
2009 NovelStory of four African prostitutes working in Antwerp.
MigrationDiasporaWomen's suffering
Night Dancer
2012 NovelSet in Nigeria from 1970s to 2010s, about a woman who defies tradition.
Female independenceFamilySocial norms
The Middle Daughter
2023 NovelReimagines Hades and Persephone myth set in Enugu and Atlanta.
MythologyMarriageDiaspora
Bibliography
- De Feniks (2005)
- Fata Morgana (2008)
- On Black Sisters’ Street (2009)
- Night Dancer (2012)
- Black Messiah (2014)
- Better Never Than Late (2019)
- The Middle Daughter (2023)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Vivid descriptionsMultilingual elementsExploration of migrant experiences
- Recurring Motifs
- DiasporaFemale empowermentCultural clashes
Legacy
Prominent voice in African literature, known for themes of migration and diaspora.
Trivia
- Igbo descent.
- Served on Turnhout town council in Belgium.