Ijapa O

is a Junior Editor at The Republic.

Ijapa O

Books

7 Books That Will Convince You That Good Men Do Exist

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In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that will convince you that good men exist. From the former colonial officer who turns against the empire to care for a tortured native woman to the loving father whose unwavering support encourages his daughter’s intellectual curiosity, the men in the books on this list challenge the prevailing stereotypes about men. Read More...
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7 Books That Explain Why Your Parents Are the Way They Are

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In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books to that will explain why your parents are the way they are. From an extended letter that details a mother’s decision to stay in her marriage after her husband takes a second wife to a novel about a renowned chef who chooses her career over her daughter, the books on this list will help you see your parents in a new light and begin to understand them. Read More...
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5 Books That Explain Why Lagos Drives People Crazy

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In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books to read to understand why Lagos drives people crazy. From a book that exposes the racial privilege that marks the city to one that explores its dangerous underground and criminal networks run by the very people who should be protecting the city, these books will make you livid about just how anything is permissible in Lagos! Read More...
June/July 2025Read Something AfricanReading
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7 Books That Will Make You Drop Everything and Take That Trip

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In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that will make you finally take that trip. From the adventurous journeys of a Nigerian journalist who travelled the world on a motorcycle to a social activist’s daughter’s attempt to discover the country her father died fighting for, these books are just the push you need to pack your bags and explore the world. Read More...
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