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. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Christian booksellers of south africa and christian book distributors have strong web presences linking publishers, wholesalers and retailers, distance educators, churches and individual. African publishing houses, like anywhere in the world, vary between physical. The nigerian church is probably the third largest national evangelical church in the. Lokay christian bookstore book publisher of nigeria. Isbn 9789781299070 60 pages 203 x 127 mm bw illustrations 1991 hebn publishers, nigeria paperback. Organized in 1979, black light fellowship is a small africanamerican publishing and media company. Focus publishers titles include creative african national and international award winning children and adult titles, s.
List of best book publishers in nigeria, top book publishers in nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. Finding a book publisher is the dream of many authors, but there are many predatory publishers that will take advantage. A reunion and training for participants who attended our 2016 publishing workshop in lagos, and for littafrica 2019 attendees from nigeria, hosted by maiafrica trustee lekan otufodunrin. Welcome to hebn publishers plc, established in nigeria as a sales outlet of heinemann educational books, uk in 1962. Black christian reads is a community for readers and aspiring writers of christian and inspirational novels that feature africanamerican characters. Based in nigeria, they publish contemporary writing from the entire continent. Its imprint, lantern books, is a household name in nigeria and west africa. The nigerian book publishing industry is one that is overlooked by many, probably because it is widely portrayed that nigerians dont read. This will have positive impact on education in nigeria.
While african american book publishers have been active in the united states since the second decade of the 19th century, the 1960s and 1970s saw a proliferation of publishing activity, with the establishment of many new publishing houses, an increase in the number of titles published, and significant growth in the number of african american bookstores. The nigerian economy has also made a lot of foreign publishers not to invest in nigeria. With a focus on publishing new african writers, black letter media, which was founded by duduzile zamantungwa mabaso in 2011, produces both print books and ebooks. Lets take a look at the top 10 book publishing companies in nigeria. Asempa publishers, christian book publishers in ghana. 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. Literamed publications nigeria ltd, a leading childrens book publisher in nigeria was incorporated in 1969.
Publishing nigeria list of nigeria publishing companies. Publishers have released new learning and teaching materials under the new competencybased curriculum that was launched by kenya institute of curriculum. If youve written a book centered on christianity or spiritual development, you might need a publisher to help you get your book published. Shama plc, founded in 1981, is ethiopias largest book publisher and distributor, providing a wide range of books to schools and the public at large. Please do add our details on your list of christian publishers. Black christian reads christian fiction authors writing. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda. It is a christian organization dedicated and committed towards the promotion and upliftment of christian literature and. Preprimary, primary, juniorsenior secondary and tertiary as well as leisure and general readership. Association of nigerian christian authors and publishers.
Our vision is to be a vibrant, dynamic, selfsupporting, christian book publishing house of the 21st century meeting the christian literature needs of the whole nation of ghana and beyond. The new materials are for early years education, i. Request to remove penguin books publishing online south africa publishers of. We also have published over 100 titles of our own and are constantly adding to our publications list. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book. Top 700 independent bookstores this database features 740 stores with address, book buyer, owner, event coordinator, phone, fax, email, website, and more. Many readers will happily pay for religious texts or textbooks but. We publish and markets books for all levels of education i. Address brick court, mpaka roadwoodvale grove, westlands, p. In august 2008 random house south africa and struik publishers announced their merger to create a significant new player in the african book publishing industry. Book publishing companies largest listings of book. Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria.
Manifold grace publishers mvule africa publishers art initiates zapf chancery publishers africa progressive publishing house mzuni press spears media press spears media press is the publishing wing of the spears media association, a nonprofit organization based in bamenda, cameroon whose mission is to facilitate the. Africa christian press, ghana african traditional religion and the christian faith by cornelius olowola africa christian press, ghana. Top 10 publishing companies in nigeria best book publishers. This is the largest searchable and free book publisher listing on the web. Gsap is a christian publishing firm whose main aim is to propagate the word of jesus christ through literature and publishable materials. Christian fiction african american, christian fiction. The nigerian publishers association has also had to engage the nigerian educational research and development council nerdc on similar issues. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. This data file features an updated list of the largest indie bookstores that work with authors and buy books from indie publishe. We publish and market ebooks to the world and promote same that the authors can make a living from their creativity. Oasis international ltd oasis international satisfying africas. However, with the recent establishment of book selling businesses either print or electronic, it is logical to say nigerians read.
Its southern coast is on the gulf of guinea in the atlantic ocean. The association provides a forum through which publishers come together and deliberate on various issues affecting the publishing industry and the book trade at large. Book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria. You have reached the evangelical christian publishers association. The evangelical christian publishers association offers a book proposal service at. Top five book publishers in nigeria literature nigeria. We are a small press that is bent on changing the racial status quo in literature, filed under. What other challenges do christian publishers face in africa. Published in africa, christian writer, littworld, mai, writing for children. The case of nigeria is complicated by the fact that this body that is responsible for curriculum development and book quality certification also partners with some publishers in nigeria to publish books.
Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, short story book publishers. Established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. Focus publishers limited is a fast growing and dynamic kenyan publishing firm with a vast range of book titles written by some of the best authors, both african and non african. Collected poems by gabriel okara nebraska university press along with publishing a first book by an emerging new african poet each year, the africa book fund has also. It is a rallying point for all book, journals, and electronic publishers in the country since its. Huza press it is committed to developing quality creative writing and publishing literary works from the african continent. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. East african educational publishers is seen as the leading school publisher in kenya because it has produced books in the areas of culture, development, and aesthetics. Christians in nigeria have access to bibles and christian books because of his efforts. The npa is the only collective voice of publishers in nigeria. 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.
Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. Best book publishers in nigeria offers publishing contract top five book publishers in nigeria how to avoid being scammed by vanity publishers 1 2 reply go down top book. Barbour publishing is a leader in the christian publishing industry with frontlist releases numbering more than 150 titles per year. Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website. The community is hosted by a group of bestselling and awardwinning christian authors who write stories of faith, family and love.
To learn more about each author, visit their website below. Popular nigeria books meet your next favorite book. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, things fall apart by chinua achebe, half of a yellow sun by chimamanda ngozi adichie, p. Literamed has in its stable over 400 titles of books all widely accepted in nigerian schools. Customers browse the book table in front of a church in jos, nigeria. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria. Publishers international board on books for young people. Information on over 140 book fairs, book festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021. All book proposals posted to this site are made available to a wide range of selfpublishing services as well as. Please contact either our headquarters or your nearest acts book.
List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. It was founded in 1989 by 17 african publishers who est ablished and own the company. For eons, piracy in african book publishing has been something that booksellers. Collected poems by gabriel okara nebraska university press along with publishing a first book by an emerging new african poet each year, the africa book fund has also committed to publishing a collected edition of a major living african poet each year, and this year it is gabriel okara, the only person who could ever be called both the elder statesman of nigerian literature. Christian publishing company black light fellowship. Books published by hebn publishers an adventure to juju island. We publish around 3050 carefully selected titles per year and distribute to christian bookshops across the uk. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. West african book publishers limited in 2832, 2832. Get the book issues in book publishing in nigeria putting the necessary infrastructure in place is a challenge to publishing. Acts provides books that are affordable for christians living in the context of. Writing about spirituality and faith is a noble cause. While we only stock resources from publishers and authors believed reliable, the views and opinions of the authors dvd presenters dvd contents expressed therein, sold by christian liberty books, do not necessarily state, or reflect, the views of christian liberty books, or our affiliates. Christian publishers and agents are looking for a manageable way to find good authors and great books to publish.
I need the contact information of christian faith publishing, their email address. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a significant. May 07, 2014 afrocentric books is a publisher of fiction featuring characters of african descent. Find address, phone number, contact details, customer.
We have a special focus on true stories and childrens fiction, but we also publish christian teaching, poetry, daily devotionals and much more. Published in america, reprinted in asia and distributed in africa. Publishing my first childrens book has been an excellent experience thanks to the friendly and caring service of dorrance publishing. Problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria. One publishers quest to curb religious violence and. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Visit the page and get contact details, books information, biography and titles owned. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states, 1960. Black letter media publishes authors not only in south africa, but other african nations such as zimbabwe, uganda, kenya, tanzania and nigeria, among others. Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services consultant about publishing your work call.
Publishers have released new learning and teaching materials under the new competencybased curriculum that was launched by kenya institute of curriculum development kicd in 2017. Challenges in publishing in west africa media associates. How a boutique nigerian book publisher is breaking into the us market. Nigerian book publisher cassava republic is opening shop in the. Thats my story, and thats the way i feel about the africa study bible.
They are available in the following learning areas. 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. Black tower publishers limited was incorporated in costa rica in december 1966 and today black tower publishers nig ltd branch stands among nigerias leading educational and online publishers. African publishing houses to keep your eyes on africa writes. West african book publishers limited office in 2832, 2832, industrial avenue, ilupeju industrial estate, ilupeju, mushin, lagos, nigeria. Christian publishing bookselling book promotion outsourcing book. Christian book publishers book publishing directory. Consulting with african christian textbooks acts management action team led by rev. Christian writer archives media associates international.
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