Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ankara Press is a fresh new voice publishing romantic fiction for the African market. We believe that today’s African woman deserves a romance that reflects the full richness of her life. We want to showcase the modern African woman in all … Continue reading →

Last week, it was reported that Amanda Hocking, the young author who has reported made millions selling her e-books online, has signed with St. Martin’s Press, an American publisher, for her next series. Ms. Hocking made news earlier this year … Continue reading →

Ayodele Olofintuade, author of “Eno’s Story” had her first book reading at Ibadan International School in Iyaganku, Ibadan on Friday March 25th, 2010.  By all accounts, it was an exciting day – as much for Ms. Olofintuade as for the students. … Continue reading →

Historian and author Max Siollun talks about the need for contemporary writers to make Nigerian history more interesting to readers. I was literally heartbroken when not too long ago, a Nigerian acquaintance of mine (born and raised in Nigeria) told … Continue reading →

Cassava Republic Press is proud to announce that Lola Shoneyin’s “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” has been longlisted for the Orange prize for fiction in the United Kingdom. Ms. Shoneyin joins Sudanese writer Leila Aboulela and Aminatta Forna … Continue reading →

In the latest edition of Sentinel Nigeria Magazine, journalist and editor Abubakar Adam Ibrahim discusses the growing trend among Nigerian writers to tell stories outside of the context of their ethnic backgrounds. He notes that in the past, most writers stuck … Continue reading →

Amanda Hocking, a 26-year-old American writer, has inadvertantly touched off an ongoing debate in the publishing industry with the unusual success of her self-published titles. The most interesting thing is that they were almost all sold as e-books online. One … Continue reading →

March 8th was the 100 year anniversary of International Women’s Day and to celebrate, the African Women’s Development Fund has named its 50 most inspiring African feminists. The post includes a short description of why each person has been named and … Continue reading →

International Women’s Day is on March 8th, and as the world gears up to celebrate women and their acheivements and contributions, Cassava Republic Press is proud that we have always been at the forefront of celebrating women’s creative voices.   From Lola … Continue reading →

The Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, internationally recognised for promoting ground-breaking works of fiction from across the globe, has announced an eclectic mix of writers from the four regions of the Commonwealth who will be heading to the final stages of the … Continue reading →