Nigeria Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 16 (2019) Winner
Jude Idada
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Jude Idada
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Lagos, Nigeria → Toronto, Canada
Career
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, Actor, Director, Producer, Poet, Playwright
- Active Years
- 1993-
- Affiliations
- Africa Theatre Ensemble
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ibadan | Faculty of Arts | Department of Theatre Arts | 学士号 | — | Nigeria |
University of Ibadan
Faculty of Arts
/ Department of Theatre Arts
Degree:
学士号
Country:
Nigeria
Initially studied agricultural economics but dropped out and switched
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nigeria Prize for Literature | Boom Boom | Children Novel | Nigeria LNG | Won |
| 2014 | Nigeria Prize for Literature | Oduduwa, King of the Edos | Use Of Literature | Nigeria LNG | Nominated |
| 2013 | Association of Nigerian Authors Award | Oduduwa, King of the Edos | Best Drama | — | Won |
| 2010 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | The Tenant | Best Picture | Africa Film Academy | Nominated |
| 2010 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | The Tenant | Best Screenplay | Africa Film Academy | Won |
| 2010 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | The Tenant | Best Director | Africa Film Academy | Nominated |
Nigeria Prize for Literature
2019
Work:
Boom Boom
Category:
Children Novel
Organization:
Nigeria LNG
Result:
Won
Nigeria Prize for Literature
2014
Work:
Oduduwa, King of the Edos
Category:
Use Of Literature
Organization:
Nigeria LNG
Result:
Nominated
Association of Nigerian Authors Award
2013
Work:
Oduduwa, King of the Edos
Category:
Best Drama
Result:
Won
Africa Movie Academy Awards
2010
Work:
The Tenant
Category:
Best Picture
Organization:
Africa Film Academy
Result:
Nominated
Africa Movie Academy Awards
2010
Work:
The Tenant
Category:
Best Screenplay
Organization:
Africa Film Academy
Result:
Won
Africa Movie Academy Awards
2010
Work:
The Tenant
Category:
Best Director
Organization:
Africa Film Academy
Result:
Nominated
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Boom Boom
2019 Children's NovelA Box of Chocolates
2005 Collection of Short StoriesExotica Celestica
2012 PoetryOduduwa, King of the Edos
2005 Stage PlayThe Tenant
2005 ScreenplayFeature film known in Nigeria
Legacy
Nigerian multifaceted artist known as a winner of Nigeria Prize for Literature in Children's Novel category, involved in plays, poetry, novels, and screenplays.
Trivia
- Year of birth missing
- University of Ibadan alumni
- People from Edo State