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Michael Emmanuel Emerges Winner Of Quramo Writer’s Prize 2018

Michael Emmanuel has emerged winner of the Quramo Writer’s Prize 2018 for his manuscript, Running Waters by beating his closest rivals; Ani Obiamaka and Achalugo Ezekobe to the coveted prize. With his win, Michael who describes himself as “a lover of stories and graphics designer” will receive a N1 million cash prize as well as the offer of a publishing contract with Quramo Publishing.

The winner was announced at the award ceremony held on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The Quramo Writers’ Prize was set up to discover, recognise and nurture young unpublished authors.

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Quramo Publishing announced the Top 5 entries on October 10, 2018 two weeks after the top 10 entries were made public. The Top 5 entries were Achalugo Ezekobe, Boys on Jumping Trousers; Ani, Obiamaka Splendour, The Girl Who Saw Tomorrow; Chioma Mildred Okonkwo, All That Glitters; Emmanuel Michael, Running Waters; Oriasotie Emmanuel Ehimare, When Yesterday Saved Tomorrow.

Speaking at the award ceremony, the Executive Publisher of Quramo Publishing Limited, Mrs. Gbemi Shasore, said, “We are delighted to announce the winner of the Quramo Writers’ Prize 2018. Our over-arching aim is to discover new literary stars and we are happy to be fulfilling our mandate. We congratulate Michael on his much-deserved win.”

Achalugo Ezekobe emerged second runner up with Boys on Jumping Trousers, while The Girl Who Saw Tomorrow by Ani Obiamaka was first runner up.

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Ugoma Adegoke presented Ezekobe her certificate while Sefi Attah handed Obiamaka her own.

Crown Troupe of Africa gave an interpretation of an excerpt of Monye’s book Give us this Day to the exhilaration of everyone present. It was one of the highest points of the glamorous evening. An evening everyone present will not forget in a hurry.