New Releases 23 African Books to Expect in 2023
2023 promises exciting African books from authors such as Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Leila Aboulela, Peace Adzo Medie, Tendai Huchu, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, and more.
Peace Onafuye
Holiday Reading The Best Books to Gift a Loved One This Christmas
Every year, choosing the ideal present for our families and friends becomes more challenging closer to the festive period. This is a reminder that books can be the best gift to give a loved one.
‘There Cannot Be a Single Answer’ Chika Okeke-Agulu on the Rightful Location of African Artefacts
Though they are crucial to the movement, advocating for the restitution of stolen African artefacts cannot be left to sympathetic actors of the West, Chika Okeke-Agulu argues. He says, ‘It is no surprise that most of the important scholarly publication on royal Benin art have been by researchers overseas who have better access to museums and collections that benefitted, directly or indirectly, from colonial-era looting.’
‘Creativity on the Continent Has Always Been a Continuum’ Victor Ehikhamenor on the Resilience of Benin Artistry
African artefacts looted, stolen, and forcefully taken belong to the African communities they were taken from in the Africa continent, Victor Ehikhamenor argues. He says, ‘In discussing restitution, we must also let the world know that creativity on the continent has always been a continuum, there was no break.’
83 Days to the 2023 Polls INEC Resists Worrisome Attacks
As the 2023 General Elections draws closer, pockets of attacks have emerged in different parts of Nigeria. In November 2022, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed attacks in Ebonyi, Ogun, and Osun states.
Unforgettable Words Five African Authors on Their Most Cherished Writing Advice
If you are conflicted about getting started with your writing or trying to get out of a rut, these words of advice some seasoned authors have received might just be what you need.
Mind Makers Four Authors on the Books that Changed Their Minds
What does it mean when a book changes your mind?
New Discoveries The Authors We Wish We Discovered Earlier
There may be numerous African authors we wish we discovered earlier but is there a right time to discover a great author or a good book?
Easy Reads African Books to Read to Ease Your Reading
While readers may find it challenging to discover African authors whose stories are not heavily inspired by difficult realities, African literature is a lot more diverse, and ‘easier’ than often assumed.
Peace Onafuye
is an Associate Editor at The Republic.