Nigerians win brunel poetry prize 2016 #
I think you may be referring to the 2016 Brunel International African Poetry Prize, which is a prestigious poetry award that recognizes and celebrates African poetry.
According to reports, the winner of the 2016 Brunel International African Poetry Prize was Nigerian poet, Romeo Oriogun. Oriogun, who was just 24 years old at the time, was awarded the prize for his debut poetry collection, "Hold No Chase".
The Brunel International African Poetry Prize is an annual award that aims to promote and celebrate African poetry, and it is open to poets of African descent from around the world. The prize is sponsored by the Brunel University London and the African Poetry Book Fund.
Romeo Oriogun's win was a significant milestone in the literary world, as it marked the first time a Nigerian poet had won the prize. Oriogun's poetry is known for its powerful and evocative exploration of themes such as love, identity, and social justice, and his win was seen as a testament to the rich and vibrant literary talent emerging from Nigeria and other parts of Africa.