Meet 28 Nigerian journalist inspiring people with their writings

On the 6th of February 2016 at Terra Kulture, The Nigerian Writers award finally revealed the journalists and writers who have done well in different fields of writing and have contributed to the upliftment of the society.

Judged based on originality, influence, creativity, consistency and impart, these Nigerian writers have demonstrated commitment to the ideals of the Nation and they have distinguished themselves in their respective writing fields.

Modest Diko, the project co-ordinator told Pulse.ng "The winners selected have proven their worth and commitment to writing and journalism in Nigeria.

Pulse journalists Joey Akan and Kukogho Iruesiri Samson were also part of the winners.

See the full list below:

1. Sports Writer Of The Year

Shina Oludare Charles- (Goal.Com)

2. Entertainment Writer Of The Year

Joey Akan- (Pulse.Ng)

3. Feature Writer Of The Year

Seun Akioye – (The Nation)

4. Blogger Of The Year

Stella Dimoko Korkus - (Readers Votes)

5.  Blogger Of The Year

Emeh Achanga (Misspetitenaijablog.Com)- (Judges Choice)

6.  Blog Writer Of The Year (Literary)

Chioma Iwunze –(Creativewritingnews.Com)

7.  Indigenous Writer Of The Year

Izunna I. Okafor

8. Health Writer Of The Year

Femi Kusa (Natural Remedies)

9. Fiction Writer Of The Year

Chidera Nneoma Okolie

10. Non-Fiction Writer Of The Year

Amanda Epe (Fly Girl)- Judges Choice)

11. Non-Fiction Writer Of The Year

Onyeka Nwelue (Hip-Hop Is Only For Children )-Readers Votes

12. Short Story (Series) Writer Of The Year

Obinna Udenwe (Holy Sex)-Readers Votes

13. Short Story (Series) Writer Of The Year

Adaeze Ibechukwu (Adaezewrites.Com)-Judges Votes

14. Poetry Writer Of The Year

Kukogho Iruesiri Samson

15. Spoken Words Poet Of The Year

Uche Uwadinachi

16. Poetry Promoter Of The Year

Eriata Orhibabor

17. Diaspora Writer Of The Year

Ibitola Ojoye-Adebayo  (Judges Votes)

18.  Diaspora Writer Of The Year

Enuma Okoro (Readers Votes)

19. Faith-Based Writer Of The Year

Unoma Nwankwor

20. Script Writer Of The Year

Darasen Richards (The Antique)

21. Young Writer Of The Year

Tomi Adesina

22. Romance Writer Of The Year

Kiru Taye

23. Young Motivational Writer Of The Year

Ola Abraham Emmanuel (Readers Votes)

Shadrack Akinola (Judges Choice)

 24. Writers’ Most Supportive Brand Of The Year

British Council (Judges Choice)

25. Writers’ Most Supportive Brand Of The Year

Nigerian Breweries Plc (Audience Votes)

26. Campus Writer Of The Year

Ahaneku Ekene (The Nation-Campuslife)

27. Child/Teenage Writer Of The Year.

Binogun Winifred

28. Business Writer Of The Year

Patrick Atunaya (Business Day)''

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