Acclaimed Nigerian-American writer Itoro Bassey has been awarded the prestigious 2024 W.S. Porter Prize for her short story collection, Ajebutter Women, set to be published by Regal House Publishing in 2026/2027. The collection explores the complexities of womanhood, migration, and cultural duality through the lens of Nigerian heritage.

"Winning this award is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the power of stories that challenge, comfort, and transform," says Bassey. "Ajebutter Women is a love letter to women navigating difference and inclusion, and I am thrilled for it to find a wider audience." Find out more here