On the 60th anniversary of Independence, a new non-fiction novel from Cassava Republic revisits our colonialist past

In a few months, Nigerians in the country and across the world will gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our Independence from British Rule. This has become a significant period of reflection and a time that holds significance for politicians and citizens alike. It marks the pivotal moment when Nigerians were finally returned their... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, Cassava Republic, Feyi Fawehinmi, Fola Fagbule

August 23, 2018

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Here’s a first look at Leye Adenle’s new novel ‘When Trouble Sleeps’

Crime thrillers are a truly underserved genre in Nigerian literature. Only a handful of thriller novels have managed to reach critical mass, gaining local and international success and critical acclaim. Leye Adenle’s debut novel ‘Easy Motion Tourist’ (which shares a name with the Nigerian song) published by Cassava Republic was one of those rare novels.... Read More

Cassava Republic, Leye Adenle, When trouble Sleeps

July 10, 2017

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#SpeakOfNothing: Olumide Popoola’s debut novel takes a hard look on being queer and black

“When We Speak of Nothing,” a novel by London-based Nigerian-German author, Olumide Popoola, is an honest examination of what it means to be black, young and queer in Port Harcourt and London. Peppered with modern slang, When We Speak of Nothing is a fast-paced narrative, that takes a deep look into the lives of the... Read More

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Cassava Republic, Olumide Popoola, We Speak of Nothing