In the Saturday Sun they have a Q & A with Chika Unigwe.
Among the disappointing answers is that she takes more than just the money from the prizes she's been awarded, admitting: "Winning validates what I do as a writer". Hey, whatever works for her, but that's a sad and dangerous place to pin your validation-hopes on .....
But maybe she has her priorities right:
Among the disappointing answers is that she takes more than just the money from the prizes she's been awarded, admitting: "Winning validates what I do as a writer". Hey, whatever works for her, but that's a sad and dangerous place to pin your validation-hopes on .....
But maybe she has her priorities right:
Winning the $100 NLNG Prize is a fillip to any writer anywhere. Has it made any difference in your life ?(That's US$100,000, by the way, that that prize is worth.)
I have bought more shoes.