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5 Books to Read After Femi Otedola’s ‘Making it Big’

Ijapa O·August 24, 2025

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books to read after Femi Otedola’s memoir, 'Making It Big'. From books that chronicle the journey of successful businessmen to those that provide insights into the African business world, our recommendations will help you understand what it takes to build a successful business in Africa. Read More...

August/September 2025 Read Something African Reading

August Reading 2025 Half-Year Reading from The Republic’s Contributors

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·August 17, 2025

Our 2025 August Reading list features the most important books so far this year based on recommendations from The Republic’s editors and contributors. Read More...

August/September 2025 Read Something African Reading

7 Books to Read If You Would Rather Skip the Bill at Overpriced Restaurants

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·August 10, 2025

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books for anyone who’d rather skip the bill at overpriced restaurants. If the thought of those inflated prices leaves you calculating with regret, here’s a better indulgence: books. And not just any books—stories filled with irresistible recipes, rich cultural history and a healthy serving of family drama. Read More...

August/September 2025 Read Something African Reading

7 Books with Characters That Will Make You Crash Out!

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·August 3, 2025

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books with characters who will leave you emotionally wrecked, the kind you will remember long after the final page. From unreliable romantic partners to a tangled love triangle involving a father and son, these books promise a memorable reading experience. Read More...

August/September 2025 Read Something African Reading

5 Books That Explain Why Lagos Drives People Crazy

Ijapa O·July 26, 2025

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 2025 Read Something African Reading

7 Books That Will Make You Drop Everything and Take That Trip

Ijapa O·July 20, 2025

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...

June/July 2025 Read Something African Reading

7 Short Story Collections to Read When You Can’t Commit to Novels

Ijapa O·July 12, 2025

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of short story collections to read when you can’t commit to novels. From a book that depicts the complexities and loneliness of immigrant life to another that encapsulates the ‘Nigerian weird’, the collections on this list are perfect reads between novels. Read More...

June/July 2025 Read Something African Reading

5 Books That Read Like Tales by Moonlight

Ijapa O·July 6, 2025

From the story of a troubled treasure hunter to that of a spirit child who chooses to remain in a crumbling world rather than escape to bliss of eternity, the books in this collection will cast a spell on you just like any tale by moonlight. Read More...

June/July 2025 Read Something African Reading

7 Books That Prove That Nigerians Are Having Sex

Ada Nnadi·June 29, 2025

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that prove that Nigerians are having sex. From the published accounts of African women on their sex lives to a story with a nuanced portrayal of teenage sexual attraction, the books on this list are all the proof you need that contrary to what many Nigerians would have us believe, they do enjoy a good rumble in the sheets! Read More...

June/July 2025 Read Something African Reading

7 Books That Will Make You Actually Care About Climate Change

Ijapa O·June 22, 2025

From the memoir of a Ugandan climate activist, which emphasizes the importance of climate justice, to a dystopian novel that imagines a climate-ravaged South Africa, the books on this list will show you just how bad things can get if the world does not prioritize climate conservation. Read More...

June/July 2025 Read Something African Reading

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