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…
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…
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…
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…
’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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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 transforms…
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…
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…