Masobe Books is the publisher of popular books like What Happened to Janet Uzor by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor, Damilare Kuku’s Nearly All The Men in Lagos Are Mad and T.J Benson’s The Mad House.

Every February, Masobe Books invites submissions from African writers on various themes, ranging from romance to mystery, fantasy and speculative fiction. Masobe is always actively seeking fresh, unique voices in African literature. In addition to traditional publishing, Masobe supports self-publishing authors, helping them navigate the industry’s complexities with tailored services.

Authors to be Published by Masobe Books

Tomilola Coco Adeyemo, A Very Gidi Christmas (Romance) – 28th October, 2024

Nathaniel Bivan, Boys, Girls and Beasts (Fantasy) – 21 November, 2024

Adesuwa O’Man Nwokedi, A Perfect Love (Romance) – 11th March, 2025

Nana Sule, Not So Terrible People (Speculative Fiction)- 8th April, 2025

M.H Ayinde, A Song of Legends Lost (Fantasy) – 26th June, 2025

Blitz Bazawule, The Scent of Burnt Flowers ( Speculative Fiction) – TBA

Olayinka Yaqub, The Crimson Vigilante (Mystery) – TBA

You may have already read or heard about some of these authors, their titles, or their upcoming books. Masobe actively publishes works for African readers, focusing on acquiring books and ensuring they are easily accessible to local audiences.

What author to be published by Masobe are you looking forward to reading?

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