WRITTEN BY EGHE IDADA To lose a man—your ultimate love, your husband, your partner in life—is a wound without words. And to lose him so young, when the map of your shared future is still rolled out before you, children not yet born, homes…
Written by Eghe Idada Obinna Udenwe’s The Widow Who Died with Flowers in Her Mouth is a surreal, and provocative collection that explores the intersections of death, desire, madness, and mystery in contemporary African society. With bold,…
Pre-Publication Review: Written by Jude Dibia In the opening moments of Obase-sam Ikoi’s The Comedian’s Diary, the reader is thrust into a bookstore in the sweltering heat of Lagos, where Oga Simon—a man enshrouded in the suffocating grip…
A new ecosystem of publishers, bookstores, literary magazines and festivals is promoting African writers and changing the stories told about the region. For decades, there was one path to becoming a successful African writer: Getting a…
Unleash your creativity and storytelling skills in the Book Review Challenge! Masobe Books invites you to participate in this exciting holiday competition for a chance to win a grand prize of ₦200,000. Here’s how to enter: Create a 60-90…
After a brush with death pushed Othuke Ominiabohs to self-publish his novels, he realised there was a gap in the market for fresh African writing In a hospital bed fearing his death was imminent, English teacher Othuke Ominiabohs thought…
’Pemi Aguda’s short stories evoke the chaos, smells, corruption and supernatural influences in Nigeria’s biggest city The Nigerian-American novelist Teju Cole once described Lagos as a city under the spell of “magic and malefaction”. It is…
We are delighted to welcome two amazing writers and their forthcoming titles into our family. We present these powerful literary fiction titles that explore the depths of human relationships, conflict, loss, love, community, family and…
We are delighted to welcome two amazing writers and their forthcoming titles into our family. We present these powerful literary fiction titles that explore the depths of human relationships, conflict, loss, love, community, family and…
Timendu Aghahowa’s The Bishop’s Prodigal Daughter is a literary work that immerses readers in the enchanting setting of the fictional island of Pakurumo, in Bayelsa State. With remarkable storytelling prowess, the author seamlessly…
Masobe Books, a leading publisher in Nigeria, committed to promoting diverse voices and compelling narratives, is pleased to announce the opening of a 2024 submissions window for new manuscripts. This exciting opportunity is aimed at…
CHAPTER 1 Àjọkẹ́ stirred from sleep and opened her eyes. Darkness shrouded the space around her like a thick cloak and she could barely make out anything in the room even after blinking away the gritty feeling of drowsiness. She yawned…
Masobe Books, a leading publisher in Nigeria, committed to promoting diverse voices and compelling narratives, is pleased to announce the opening of a 2024 submissions window for new manuscripts. This exciting opportunity is aimed at…
CHAPTER 1 Àjọkẹ́ stirred from sleep and opened her eyes. Darkness shrouded the space around her like a thick cloak and she could barely make out anything in the room even after blinking away the gritty feeling of drowsiness. She yawned…
Timendu Aghahowa’s The Bishop’s Prodigal Daughter is a literary work that immerses readers in the enchanting setting of the fictional island of Pakurumo, in Bayelsa State. With remarkable storytelling prowess, the author seamlessly…
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Chukwuebuka Ibeh and Musih Tedji Xaviere into our family. We present their brilliantly explorative works that unabashedly delve into the depths of sexuality, human relationships, and…
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Chukwuebuka Ibeh and Musih Tedji Xaviere into our family. We present their brilliantly explorative works that unabashedly delve into the depths of sexuality, human relationships, and…
Masobe Books is thrilled to announce the acquisition of ‘Ghostroots’ and ‘The Suicide Mothers’, ’Pemi Aguda’s debut collection of stories, and debut novel, as well as ‘Lost Ark Dreaming’ by Suyi Davies Okungbowa, to our growing collection…
Masobe Books is thrilled to announce the acquisition of ‘Ghostroots’ and ‘The Suicide Mothers’, ’Pemi Aguda’s debut collection of stories, and debut novel, as well as ‘Lost Ark Dreaming’ by Suyi Davies Okungbowa, to our growing collection…
We are delighted to announce the addition of two, richly immersive titles to our catalogue. We present these masterfully crafted literary fiction titles that explore the depths of human relationships, with an assortment of valuable…
We are delighted to announce the addition of two, richly immersive titles to our catalogue. We present these masterfully crafted literary fiction titles that explore the depths of human relationships, with an assortment of valuable…
Masobe Books is delighted to announce the addition of a profound and important title to our stack. An Imperfect Storm: A Pandemic and the Coming of age of a Nigerian Institution is a striking memoir that provides insightful perspectives on…
Masobe Books is delighted to announce the addition of a profound and important title to our stack. An Imperfect Storm: A Pandemic and the Coming of age of a Nigerian Institution is a striking memoir that provides insightful perspectives on…
Masobe Books is thrilled to announce the acquisition of three exceptional manuscripts, each one presenting a unique contribution to our already diverse catalogue. These books span past, present future in a manner that is not just brilliant…
Masobe Books is thrilled to announce the acquisition of three exceptional manuscripts, each one presenting a unique contribution to our already diverse catalogue. These books span past, present future in a manner that is not just brilliant…
We are pleased to announce that we have acquired three exceptional manuscripts. This acquisition demonstrates Masobe’s dedication to identifying and championing African literary talent. The manuscripts are an important addition to Masobe’s…
We are pleased to announce that we have acquired three exceptional manuscripts. This acquisition demonstrates Masobe’s dedication to identifying and championing African literary talent. The manuscripts are an important addition to Masobe’s…
At Masobe Books, we are dedicated to bringing powerful and compelling stories to readers everywhere. In dedication to this mission, we are excited to announce the acquisition of three phenomenal manuscripts to add to our growing roster of…
The Booksellers Limited is a multi-outlet bookstore with headquarters in the ancient city of Ibadan, and other stores in Abeokuta and Abuja. The bookstore chain also has an online store where book lovers can browse and order titles from…
Simi is a teenage girl used to the hustle and bustle of the busy city of Lagos. So, when her mother has to go to London for a work training the idea of spending her summer holiday in Ajao is her worst nightmare. Worse yet, she’ll be…