Ogaga Ifowodo: The Poet Who Asked Why God Needs A Gun — And Won $100,000

Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his poetry collection, Why Does God Need a Gun? The collection addresses themes of terrorism, religious extremism, and national tragedy. Ifowodo, a poet, lawyer, and human rights activist, beat 222 other entries to claim the $100,000 prize. The award was announced at the Nigeria LNG Limited Grand Award Night in Lagos.

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