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Chude Jideonwo Wins ANA Best Non-Fiction Prize
Media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo, has won the 2026 Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Prize for Best Non-Fiction for his book, How Depression Saved My Life….
Jideonwo announced the achievement in a post shared recognition and describing the award as particularly dear to him
He wrote, “I certainly did not expect to be celebrating awards for ‘How Depression Saved My Life’. But I am deeply honoured to receive the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Prize for Best Non-Fiction 2026.”
Reflecting on his journey as a writer, Jideonwo
Reflecting on his journey as a writer, Jideonwo recalled that his mother took him to the ANA office in Surulere in 2000, after he published his first book at the age of 15.
He said he was in awe of the authors he encountered during the visit, describing the experience as “wondrous. Truly wondrous.”
The media entrepreneur also reflected on his professional achievements across public relations, broadcasting, journalism and film, noting that he had been fortunate to receive top awards in the different sectors where he had worked.
He described the latest recognition as especially meaningful, saying, “This one is dear to me. I am truly, deeply blessed to live this year and to receive these endless gifts.”
