In this debut collection, Zaynab Ilyasu Bobi, with profound linguistic dexterity, navigates the complexities of grief, displacement, and geopolitical conflict by weaving her Hausa and Islamic heritage into a vivid mosaic of universal human experience.
Celebrated writer and journalist Sam Omatseye is back in the spotlight — not just for his sharp pen but for his feet-on-the-ground book tour promoting…
The literary world pauses to mourn the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a Kenyan intellectual and dissident whose profound impact on global literature and postcolonial thought is immeasurable. His life and work, deeply intertwined with Kenya’s tumultuous journey from British imperialism to self-rule, stand as a testament to the transformative power of language and the unwavering pursuit of justice.
The fifth edition of The Platform features Aishat Adesanya discussing her short story collection, Funerals and Firecrackers, published by Witsprouts Books, with host Timileyin Okunlola.…
The Witsprouts Project, a project dedicated to creative expression and storytelling, has launched “The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize,” inviting storytellers to unleash their creativity to win…
Witsprouts Books has acquired the debut short story collection “I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body” by Nigerian author Mustapha Enesi. The collection…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, has been longlisted for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction, announced on 4 March 2025. This prestigious £30,000…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, has experienced remarkable demand, leading to widespread sell-outs across Nigeria shortly after its release on 4 March 2025.…
In June 2020, Netflix announced a multi-title partnership with Nigerian producer Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Media, aiming to bring African stories to a global audience. This…
