Culture & Society
7 Books by First-Time Authors You Should Read This New Year
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books by first-time authors you should read this new year. These books will introduce you to some of the best emerging talents in African literature. Read More...
The Books We Read in 2024
For our final book recommendation of 2024, we have compiled a list of books we read and discussed in The Republic throughout the year. Read More...
The Faults of the Superficial
In Terminal Maladies, Okwudili Nebeolisa’s poems of care, reminiscence, and longing are imbued with vulnerability and clarity. However, the expressive lucidity does not fully compensate for the lack of depth. Read More...
Is Nigerian Comedy Getting Better or Worse?
In Nigeria’s evolving world of comedy, gauche exaggeration and unearned familiarity are often the defining marks of this generation of comedians, and for better or worse Nigerian comedy has to tell jokes that actually make its audience laugh. Read More...
The Boundless Figures of Adam
In his debut poetry collection, Adam, the late Gboyega Odubanjo resists simply recounting the tragic plight of his subject, ‘Adam’, who is inspired by the unidentified Black boy whose torso was discovered in the River Thames in 2001. Read More...
5 Books to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
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...
‘I Am Drawn to Stories That Explore the Concept of Home’ Abi Daré’s First Draft
Nigerian novelist and author of The Girl with the Louding Voice, Abi Daré, reveals that writing her latest novel, And So I Roar, demanded a different approach: ‘This time, I allowed myself to embrace the unknown and let ideas simmer between drafts. It was a journey of letting go of immediate expectations and growing comfortable with exploration.’ Read More...
A Poet and His Divine Inquiry
Through a theological lens, Nigerian poet, Pamilerin Jacob, explores the sacred truths of spirituality in his poetry. Read More...
7 Books to Help You End Your Reading Year on a High
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that will help you end your reading year on a high. These books will help you hit your 2024 reading goals while introducing you to new and captivating stories. Read More...
The Most Compelling Characters Writers Have Encountered in Books
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...
