Bernard Dadié national grand prize for literature explained

Bernard Dadié national grand prize for literature
Reward:1 million CFA
Year:2014
Year2:2017
Holder:Josué Guébo
Presenter:Akwaba Culture
Country:Côte d'Ivoire

The Bernard Dadié national grand prize for literature awards in Côte d'Ivoire since 2014, "the major writers who give meaning and energy to national letters". Created by the Ivorian Ministry of Culture and Francophonie, it is open only to individual works. It aims on the one hand to promote books and reading, and on the other hand, to encourage literary creation. This national grand prize with a trophy and a sum of one million CFA francs is awarded at the Salon international du livre d'Abidjan (SILA).

Organization

The organization of competitions and ceremonies related to this prize is entrusted to Akwaba Culture, an Ivorian association.

Evolution

Initially, National Grand Prix of Literature, it became Bernard Dadié national grand prize for literature to pay homage to the eponymous writer.[1]

List of winners

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salon International du Livre d’Abidjan (SILA 2016) : du 26 au 28 mai 2016. Original. fr. 24 October 2017.
  2. Web site: SILA 2014 : Charles Nokan et Atita Hino, lauréats des prix nationaux de littérature. kkp/kam. AIP. fr. 2014. 24 October 2017.
  3. Web site: 8e édition du Salon international du Livre d’Abidjan (SILA 2016) : Véronique Tadjo remporte le Grand Prix Bernard Dadié de la littérature (2016). Sercom. SILA. fr. 2016. 24 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Le grand prix national Bernard Dadié de la littérature décerné à Josué Guébo. tg/nmfa/fmo. AIP. fr. 25 May 2017. 24 October 2017.