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7 Books That Will Make You See Historical Figures Differently

Ijapa O·April 13, 2025

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that will make you see historical figures differently. From the fictional biography of the first African man to explore America to a nuanced portrait that asks us to contextualize the life of one of South Africa’s most controversial women, the books on this list will make you think again about the historical figures you thought you knew. Read More...

April/May 2025 Read Something African Reading

7 Books to Escape with on Your Weekend Getaway

Ijapa O·March 30, 2025

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books to escape with on your weekend getaway. From a moving African saga to the fictional autobiography of the first African to explore America, the books on this list will shoot you right out of your present reality into intriguing new worlds, making your weekend getaway as exciting and full of adventures as possible! Read More...

February/March 2025 Read Something African Reading

The Books Writers Think Deserve More Attention

Ijapa O·February 22, 2025

In our past First Draft interviews, we asked prominent African authors about the books they believe deserve more attention. Here’s what they told us. Read More...

February/March 2025 First Draft Interviews

Towards a True Nigerian Theatre

Ijapa O·February 21, 2025

As the production and consumption of theatre in Nigeria declines, experts weigh in on its current status and what the future holds. Read More...

February/March 2025 Nigeria vol9-no1

Setting Forth from Ebrohimie Road

Ijapa O·January 26, 2025

The producer and director of Ebrohimie Road: A Museum of Memory, Kola Tubosun, discusses the making of the documentary and the significance of the setting to Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka’s life. Read More...

December 24/January 25 Interviews Nigeria Wole Soyinka

25 New Books by African Authors to Expect in 2025

Ijapa O and Peace Yetunde Onafuye·January 26, 2025

2025 promises exciting new book releases from African authors such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Laila Lalami, Ben Okri, Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, and more. Read the full list of books to expect this year. Read More...

December 24/January 25 Read Something African Reading

The Books 10 Writers Think Everyone Should Read From Their Countries

Ijapa O·January 26, 2025

In our past First Draft interviews, we asked leading African writers to share the books from their countries that everyone should read. Here’s what they told us. Read More...

December 24/January 25 First Draft Interviews

5 Books to Put You in the Holiday Spirit

Peace Yetunde Onafuye and Ijapa O·December 8, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. These books celebrate the joy of Christmas, the warmth and chaos of family bonds, and the beauty of love, with some even featuring mouthwatering recipes to inspire your holiday cooking. Read More...

December 24/January 25 Read Something African Reading

The Most Compelling Characters Writers Have Encountered in Books

Ijapa O·November 29, 2024

In our past First Draft interviews, we asked leading African writers about the most compelling characters they have encountered in books. Here’s what they told us. Read More...

First Draft Interviews October/November 2024

Writers and the Contemporary Books They Believe Will Become Future Classics

Ijapa O·October 25, 2024

In our past First Draft interviews, we asked leading African writers about the contemporary books they believe will become classics in the future. Here’s what they told us. Read More...

First Draft Interviews October/November 2024

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