Subscribers of the national telecom carrier, Globacom, who increase their airtime usage by 50 percent between now and 23 June, 2014 stand a chance to be honoured as Special Guests at the forthcoming event to crown the winner of 2014 Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature.
The award, being sponsored by Globacom, is a biennial event staged to recognise the best literary work produced by an African. It was established by the Lumina Foundation in 2005 to promote literary excellence in Africa and has since become the African equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
Already, 10 African authors have been selected for the 2014 edition, which coincides with the 80th birthday of the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Presentation of the prize is slated for 5 July, 2014 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Speaking on preparations for the occasion, Globacom’s Group Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Jameel said in a statement in Lagos that, “Professor Wole Soyinka is a symbol of professional excellence, and we are always happy to be part of this momentous event which celebrates literary excellence. To add spice to the occasion, Glo subscribers who increase airtime usage by 50 percent by 23 June will be our Special Guests on that special night.”
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