2 Nigerians emerge finalists for US National Magazine Awards

Nigeria’s Ope Adedeji and Pemi Aguda have made the final shortlist for the 2020 US National Magazine Awards for Print and Digital Media. The list was presented by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). According to Sid Holt, executive director of ASME, “This year’s finalists for the National Magazine Awards showcase an incredible range […]

Nigeria’s Ope Adedeji and Pemi Aguda have made the final shortlist for the 2020 US National Magazine Awards for Print and Digital Media.

The list was presented by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME).

According to Sid Holt, executive director of ASME, “This year’s finalists for the National Magazine Awards showcase an incredible range of innovative, inspiring journalism from 62 magazines and websites. Columbia and ASME join me in congratulating the many writers and editors nominated today-their work underscores the power of magazine journalism to entertain and challenge readers and listeners both in print and online.”

Adedeji made the list for her short story, ‘After the Birds,’ and Aguda was for ‘24, Alhaji Williams Street.’

The finalists will all be honored on March 12, 2020 at Brooklyn Steel, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.