Tomilola Coco is one writer I have followed for a long time from her blogs. So when The Reunion dropped, I was eager to start reading. I knew that although it is a romance novel, it will be with a distinct ‘Tomi flavour’ and truly I wasn’t disappointed. The Reunion tells the story of Yemi […]
‘The Reunion’ Proves That Love and Fate Work Hand in Hand
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Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi Gets Slashed to ₦1,000
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You have been living under a rock if you haven’t heard about Freshwater. Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi is compelling, dark, rich and mesmerizing. The book follows Ada, a young girl growing up in Nigeria, as she is both plagued and protected by a host of spirits that cohabitate her body and share her thoughts. Through […]
7 Insanely Good Reasons Why You Should Publish On OkadaBooks
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OkadaBooks is much more than an ebook publishing house. For long, the occupation of writing has been looked down on as child’s play and an ordinary hobby. OkadaBooks is that voice that has emerged to change people’s notion that a career cannot be made out of writing. We say “In your face!” to those nay-sayers […]
NaijaSingleGirl Withdraws Half a Million Naira on OkadaBooks!
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]