Booked and Busy The Politics of Literary Prizes
Opinion is the basis of all literary prizes. Writing is rewarded by systems and institutions of opinion. Read more.
Innocent Ilo
‘Some Stories are Kind to Me’ Innocent Chizaram Ilo’s First Draft
Nigerian writer and Africa winner of the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Innocent Chizaram Ilo, is a perfectionist. Read our interview.
Innocent Ilo
is a Nigerian writer based in Lagos. They are the regional winner for Africa of the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for their short story ‘When a Woman Renounces Motherhood’.