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1 month ago | 
rpublc.com | Peace Onafuye
I read a book by a Cameroonian author for the first time in 2024. As someone with a background in African history, this is not an easy admission. But on the other hand, it marks a moment of growth and intentionality in my reading. While compiling this list has been a passion project, it has also reinforced how much work remains in documenting stories by African women.
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
republic.com.ng | Peace Onafuye
Whenever you buy a book from our online store, we may make a small commission which supports our work. Visit our online store here. As a new year begins, one of the most exciting prospects for book lovers is checking out new book releases. And it seems like 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting one.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Peace Onafuye
Whenever you buy a book from our online store, we may make a small commission which supports our work. Visit our online store here. It’s the last month of the year and everyone is wrapping up their 2024 reading goals. For me, though I didn’t quite plan it, I have read more books this year than in the last two years.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Fatima Bala |Shalom Ojo |Peace Onafuye
Illustrations by Kevwe Ogini; Design by Dami Mojid / THE REPUBLIC.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Fatima Bala |Shalom Ojo |Peace Onafuye
Illustrations by Kevwe Ogini; Design by Dami Mojid / THE REPUBLIC.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Peace Onafuye
Whenever you buy a book from our online store, we may make a small commission which supports our work. Visit our online store here. As Nigeria turns 64, it is impossible to reflect on the country’s journey without acknowledging the complexities and historical events that shape its present. From a colonial legacy still visible in its political structures to the relentless pursuit of progress by its resilient population, Nigeria remains a nation of contradictions and ambitions.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Peace Onafuye
Whenever you buy a book from our online store, we may make a small commission which supports our work. Visit our online store here. No one loves to reread a great book more than I do. In fact, I have read books such as Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ multiple times. I often return to a book I loved when I’m in a reading slump or revisit a book I read quickly the first time to catch any details I might have missed.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Peace Onafuye
From the #EndSARS protests in 2020, which captured global attention, to the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, Nigerians have continuously mobilized to hold their leaders accountable and demand better governance. The country is currently grappling with a rising cost of living and severe economic hardship.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Peace Onafuye
Whenever you buy a book from our online store, we may make a small commission which supports our work. Visit our online store here. True lovers of fantasy novels will agree that contemporary fantasy books often boast the most captivating covers. These covers exude the fantastical and mythical essence of the stories within, inviting readers to look at them more than once.
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
republic.com.ng | Peace Onafuye
Whenever you buy a book from our online store, we may make a small commission which supports our work. Visit our online store here. In times of grief, finding solace can be quite challenging. While nothing can truly erase the pain of loss, books can offer comfort, understanding, and a sense of connection. I have found that reading provides a way to share and process grief. Storytelling has helped me explore the depths of human emotions, rewarding me with moments of peace.
