Just as a pot is a common name in the kitchen, NaijaSingleGirl is a common name on OkadaBooks. Her debut novel, 29, Single and Nigerian, which was published in 2016 and was among the top 10 best selling books of that year, currently has over 1,300 downloads; this author is basically a millionaire! The fact […]
NaijaSingleGirl Withdraws Half a Million Naira on OkadaBooks!
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The Hottest Club to Attend on a Weekend is a Book Club!
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If you love literature, you should join a book club. It’s that one place where you can take a break from work and just talk about books. In book clubs, books are brought to life via brilliant group discussions. Book club meetings can be held weekly, twice a month, or even once a month. The […]
Farida Ado’s Books Now Available on OkadaBooks!
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Yes, you read right! And OkadaBooks is the first company to make Farida Ado’s books available digitally. ? Farida Ado is a Nigerian author who writes only in Hausa. Her works are mainly romance novels, or littattafan soyayya (books of love), and they feature polygamy and inter-generational drama. She said: Women turn to romance novels […]
Chika Ike’s Book Says “Boss Up, or Get Bossed Around”
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One of Nigeria’s very popular actress and film maker, Chika Ike recently released her book, BOSS UP. Now, I expected it to be the regular celebrity tell-all, but I was disappointed. This book WOWED me right from the first page till the end! It is easy to read with enough real life experiences; BOSS UP […]
4 Things You May Want to Reconsider Before You Tap ‘Publish’
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Perfecting a book for publication can be a bit strenuous; the repeated proofreading and intense editing. Let’s not forget about the author’s agitation towards how well the book will perform when it’s out there. A poorly written, edited or presented book will hinder your chances of getting your desired amount of purchases and downloads on […]
Chimamanda Adichie Set to Receive an Honorary Degree From SOAS
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Barely a week after this glorious woman received an honorary degree from Duke University, she will be awarded another by the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. On the 3rd of July, it was announced on the school’s website that she would be among 4 other world-leading figures in the field […]
If You Want to Smile Like a Carrot, These 3 Book Genres Will Help You
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Literature as an Umbrella word has more than a hundred sub-genres; and as unique as they all are, these 3 stand out due to their popularity and perfect reflection of reality. They are: 1. Comedy Of course! What else can make you smile other than a genre that is specifically supposed to? Comedies do not […]