'A Season of Crimson Blossoms' by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim has won the 2016 NLNG prize for Literature as announced by Professor Banjo, head of the judges for the NLNG Nig Literature prize.
Professor Banjo described Abubakar’s first novel, “as skillful and sympathetic narrative." Adam who is Daily Trust's Art editor won the Prize beating, Elnathan John's 'Born on a Tuesday' and past winner Chika Unigwe's ' Night Dancer'.