Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. Amazon kindle publishing is growing like wildfire all across the world. The university press plc formally known as the oxford university press nigeria is one of the. Before the 1914 amalgamation of the diverse peoples on the geographical entity named nigeria, publishing had been in existence some 68 years earlier. Jun 26, 2017 lerner books lerner publishing group is one of the nations the uss largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in print.
The first published book in nigeria by the foreign firm was in 1963 when the local branch of oup published ijala ere ode, a yoruba poetry genre by yemitan. Abrahams has selected ninetyfive tales that suggest both the diversity and the interconnectedness of the. Top 10 publishing companies in nigeria best book publishers in. Gsap is a christian publishing firm whose main aim is to propagate the word of jesus. In 1962, heinemann books, a publishing firm from the united kingdom set up a branch in africa to publish african writers and give them international exposure. Our partnership with african books collective abc oxford, uk, ensures our publications remain a stable in major book markets with industry tested distribution channels across the globe. Book publishing in nigeria is one of the oldest businesses in the history of the nation. Firstofitskind in the industry, the programme operates through a network of independent sales associates who bring books to the doorstep of their relations, friends, colleagues, neighbours and other. Dec 23, 2011 today, literamed publications limited is nigerias leading childrens book publisher, and its imprint, lantern books, has become a household name in nigeria and throughout west africa. Learn africa plc is in lagos, nigeria, and is regarded as one of the best and the largest publishers for books and educational materials.
The nigerian book industry, government policies and. Nov 30, 2014 apart from south africa, where some of the big five publishers have local branches, the few traditional publishers in africa tend to prefer buying rights to books that have already sold in the. We help authors publish and market their titles through our global distribution network. Our self publishing mode is quite different from any other. Membership is open to publishers registered as limited liability companies in nigeria that have published a stipulated number of books.
Information on over 140 important book fairs, festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2021 and 2022. Based in nigeria, they publish contemporary writing from the entire continent and take pride in titles from authors like chris abani, ben okri and chimamanda ngozi adichie. Therefore, book publishing plays a significant role in the growth of a nation. Aug 16, 2020 ayebia clarke publishing banbury, oxfordshire, uk cissus world press books milwaukee, wi, usa fahamu books oxford, uk freeman african books ibadan, nigeria hans zell publishing scotland, uk. Top 7 publishing companies in nigeria information guide. Its imprint lantern books is has become a household name from nigeria to all across west africa. Ibrahim sheme founder of informart publishers, kaduna, inspired by the book publishing industry as a student in the united kingdom, returned to nigeria and established informart in 1995 with a. I have found myself buying more and more books by nigerian female authors. Our titles have quickly become easily recognisable, with.
Learn africa plc best book publishing company in nigeria. Ipa generally asks applicants to make themselves available for a personal meeting at an international publishing event, e. This nigerian was the first african woman to publish a novel. Aigboje higo enjoys a reputation as nigeria s most eminent and highly respected publisher. It was set up then with the aim of propagating christianity by providing literature to the new converts. Introduction on the face of it, nigeria has a vibrant book publishing industry, with perhaps the largest number of publishing houses in any african country. A tripartite synergy in nigerian book industry by j. African folktales the deep forest and broad savannah, the campsites, kraals, and villagesfrom this immense area south of the sahara desert the distinguished american folklorist roger d. Initially the publisher under the british, he oversaw the periods of indigenisation of editorial policy and transition to majority local ownership.
It is the publisher of the popular lantern books which is a household name among children in nigeria and across west africa. A wave of new fiction from nigeria, as young writers. Bestselling books buy bestsellers online jumia nigeria. Be sure to check out our list of 9 top book publishing companies in south africa. They offer top notch publishing services and are at illupeju, lagos nigeria. I considered that book to be the response to achebes okonkwo that id been searching for. List of best book publishers in lagos, nigeria, top book publishers in lagos, nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. List of best book publishers in nigeria, top book publishers in nigeria, book. Best book publishers in lagos, nigeria list of book. Literamed has in its stable over 400 titles of books all widely accepted in nigerian.
Another prominent african is chimamanda ngozi adichie, the author of the bestselling book, americanah. Opinion african books for western eyes the new york times. This is africa s bwesigye bwa mwesigire looks at the other side of the coin through the made in africa ii series, where he talks to seven publishers at the centre of the growth of new african. We stock the deepest collection of african titles in the world. Jun, 2018 nigerian publishing houses, physical and digital kachifo limited farafina books nigeria kachifo limited is an independent publishing house found in 2004 out of the necessity for african stories to be told without any selfconsciousness or external guidance, hence the motto telling our own stories. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. Grace springs africa publishers is one of africas foremost publishing and printing. Top 10 publishing companies in nigeria best book publishers. Piracy, corruption, lack of government support and poor infrastructure were among the challenges cited, and no question they are real. Excitingly, small, often familyrun, publishing houses in zimbabwe are flourishing. Evans brothers nigeria publishers limited has continued to thrive in the development of high quality educational and curriculum based books as well as leisure books. Ibrahim sheme founder of informart publishers, kaduna, inspired by the book publishing industry as a student in the united kingdom, returned to nigeria and established. Browse through bestselling books from renowned and world famous authors like wole soyinka, chimamanda adichie, chinua achebe, rodd wagner and more.
Jun 03, 2015 introduction book publishing in nig eria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. Information on over 140 book fairs, book festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2021 and 2022. Cassava republic is a leading african book publishing company founded that was founded in 2006 by bibi bakareyusuf and jeremy weate. Our titles have quickly become easily recognisable, with their distinctive readerfriendly design and. The bookstar club is an initiative of learn africa plc to foster a vibrant reading culture by bringing worldclass books closer to nigerians. At one stage, prospects for thebook industry in nigeria appeared rosy. Top 7 publishing companies in nigeria information guide africa. Best book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers. Major remodelling of the collective took place in 2007, when it became selffinancing.
So if you have a story to tell, let us help you to get it published. Nigeria, digital libraries, digital publishing, e books, information age received for publication. A few nigerians have caught up to this trend as well, but very few have had any worthwhile results, and. A country with authors like prof chinua achebe, prof wole soyinka, chimamanda adichie, the art of publishing in nigeria still has need to find its feet. The company africa s no 1 record label, has in the past years produced one of africa s no 1 artists 2face. Book publishing in nigeria has gone electronic as educational books make up 60% of books that can be published in nigeria, in comparison with other books. The manuscript passes through the normal traditional continue reading emotion press a nigerian publishing company.
The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africa related books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. In addition, several publishers have started to develop lists dedicated to publishing works from africa in the u. Its imprint, lantern books, is a household name in nigeria and west africa. Lerner doesnt generally accept unsolicited manuscripts, but it will open their doors at specific times to writers without agents.
The company has a subsidiary company called nelson publishers which it acquired in 2004. Cassava republic press is a leading african book publishing company founded in nigeria in 2006 and headed by bibi bakareyusuf, with a focus on. Independent authors indies are rising from various aspects of life to publish books and are making quite a lot of money from doing so. Although the main focus is on picture books, it continues to. Book publishers of nigeria list of book publishing companies of. Best book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria. It took onibonoje publishers, which marked its 50th anniversary in publishing in 2009, a long, tasking journey to arrive its present status. Best book publishers in lagos nigeria harmony publishing. May 12, 2017 in nigeria, a country with millions of potential book buyers, publishing is a tough business. This paper examines the role of authors, publishers and booksellers in the development of the book publishing industry in nigeria. Kwela books, founded in 1994 along with the announcement of south africas democracy, publishes a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles. Top 10 best book publishing companies in nigeria massmediang.
Are you a south african author searching for a publisher. We take great pride in the quality of books that are printed here at gsap. Survey on the publishing sector in subsaharan africa. Bookcraft is a dynamic and innovative publishing company, established in nigeria over twentyfive years ago. Weaver press, run by irene staunton and her husband is one to watch. Every time someone asks us, was this book really printed here in nigeria. Over the years we have established a distinctive presence in the nigerian and african book market. African publishing houses to keep your eyes on africa writes. Nov 23, 2017 the nigerian publishing house cassava republic acquired international publication rights to the novel, and released it in south africa, kenya, germany, britain and earlier this year in the united. It was established in 1969 and currently is nigerias leading childrens book publisher.
It was established in 1969 and currently is nigerias leading childrens book. In 2016, cassava republic press became the first african publisher to open a subsidiary outside the continent, after it expanded to london, england. They take pride in their list, including bookernominated achmat dangor, south african poet antjie krog and somali novelist nuruddin farah among many. The history of book publishing can be traced to the establishment of first press in nigeria at calabar in 1846 by the presbyterian mission. Seven years later, we are a small but established publishing brand, with a reputation for. It is the most prolific publisher of childrens books in south africa. Get the book issues in book publishing in nigeria putting the necessary infrastructure in place is a challenge to publishing. Uhoh, it looks like your internet explorer is out of date. Jun 12, 2017 african publishers, governments and other stakeholders involved in the book business across africa are called upon to join the abcs wide network of 24 countries striving to advance africa s book publishing economy and advance policies that favor this lucrative venture. The companys head office is located at lantern house, no 1, morrison crescent, off kudirat abiola way, ikeja, lagos.
Its imprint lantern books is now a household name in nigeria and west africa. Book publishing and piracy in nigeria nigerian law. Top five book publishers in nigeria literature nigeria. Being established with the college in mind, majority of their publications are educational and they are a major book publishing brand in nigeria. Mar 07, 2019 despite the economy slowing down, many publishing houses have developed, such as mambo press, college press, longman books, baobab books, prestige books and zimbabwe publishing house. Evans publishers initiated the inspire campaign in 2004.
In a recent new york times article, nigerian writer tricia nwaubani argued that western publishers still determine the type of african fiction to be published and this is often for western eyes. Our titles have quickly become easily recognisable, with their distinctive readerfriendly design and packaging. Aug 20, 2010 established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. African heritage press ahp is a publishing house, with vested interest in quality creative writing on africa and the diaspora. The study examines the problems of book publishing industry in nigeria as books are. The university press plc formally known as the oxford university press nigeria is one of the oldest publishing book companies in nigeria and it was established in 1949. What is really wrong with the publishers in nigeria. Knowledge they say is power, so develop your mind and brain as you buy books that cut across different aspects of life, professions, religions and many more. Meet the nonafrican fighting for african book publishing. A peek inside african publishing publishers weekly.
The ultimate guide to publishing your book on amazon. Streetlib nigeria is a publishing portal for authors and publishers in nigeria to. Tomomowoayodele 2 1 library department, oyo state college of agriculture and technology, p. Mar 27, 2021 black tower publishers limited was incorporated in costa rica in december 1966 and today black tower publishers nig ltd branch stands among nigeria s leading educational and online publishers.
Top book publishers in nigeria literature nigeria nairaland forum. African books collective abc is an african owned, worldwide marketing and distribution outlet for. In 1846, that is, 168 years ago 20141846, the first printing press in nigeria was established in calabar, the present cross river state capital, by reverend hope waddell of the presbyterian church of scotland mission. Omojojolo books is dedicated towards publishing quality books with the authors investment. Established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers.
Best book publishers in nigeria nigeria business directory. Founder of the nigerian publishers association, his long association was with heinemann in nigeria. Evans publishers had its first resident west african representative based also in ibadan in 1955. History of printing and publishing in nigeria good books africa. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the company is leading a revolution in the movement to publish books by africans for africans.
In 2004, literamed floated comics hut, a subsidiary for the publication of comic books which tells indigenous african stories with good moral. Macmillan nigeria publishers limited is one of the leading publishers located in abuja, that specializes on publishing of education materials for all levels for teachers, students and institution. Formed from the merging of random house penguin books. Longman group ltd, now learn africa plc, started business in nigeria with the employment of a sales representative in 1957. Discover bestselling books online at jumia nigeria. Literamed is nigerias current leading children book publisher. Eiservi is now the main partner of book aid international in cameroon instead.
Club is an initiative of learn africa plc to foster a vibrant reading culture by bringing worldclass books closer to nigerians. Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria. Jan 27, 2021 top 10 publishing companies in nigeria 2021 listing 1. Heinemann educational books f 6 established a sales office in ibadan in 1961. This nigerian was the first african woman to publish a. Nigerian book publisher cassava republic is opening shop in the us quartz africa skip to. Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website. Our partnership with african books collective abc oxford, uk, ensures our publications remain a stable in major book markets with industry tested.
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