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✍️🏾@republicjournal is now accepting fiction submissions. If you have a short story about Nigeria’s place in the world, we want to read it. 🔤: 1,500–3,000 words 📅: 22 March 2026 💰: $200 for accepted stories Learn more and submit here: rpublc.com/dispatch/ficti…

🔍We’re hiring researchers (preferably based in Lagos) with an interest in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political history to join our team at @republicjournal. Duration: 2 months This is a paid role. See the full requirements and job description here: rpublc.com/dispatch/the-r…

✍️🏾We’re looking for sub-editors with an active network of contributors and a commitment to high-quality journalism to join our team at @republicjournal. We pay $150 for each successfully commissioned story. Apply here: rpublc.com/dispatch/the-r…

We are delighted to introduce Little Republic, an interactive children's book series designed to introduce young readers and their families to the richness of Africa's cultural heritage, mythology, and storytelling traditions.

@republicjournal year 3! 🤯👩🏾‍💻

I have a new short story out today @republicjournal It’s my first in two years and was edited by the incredible @JCObioma who called it “powerful and convincing” Link to read below: rpublc.com/vol9-no3/to-do…

Shortly after Nikki May was longlisted for the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature for her latest novel, ‘This Motherless Land’, we caught up with her to talk about everything from her debut, ‘Wahala’, to growing up in Lagos in the 1970s.

pleased to share my essay on @republicjournal in which i write about the myth, language & philosophy of the literary legend, Amos Tutuola. kindly read rpublc.com/august-septemb…

Ever wondered why people always complain about Lagos? These books will help you understand. And if you live here, they’ll make you feel seen. Read the full list here: rpublc.com/june-july-2025…

Can’t seem to plan your next solo or group trip? Our latest book recommendations might be the inspiration you need. 📚 These books will make you finally take that trip: rpublc.com/june-july-2025…

It tears my heart to say that my father, Ngugi Wa Thiong'o passed away earlier today. I am me because of him in so many ways, as his child, scholar and writer. I love him - I am not sure what tomorrow will bring without him here. I think that is all I have to say for now.

hello friends !! good day to announce that my official writer’s website is now live. after covering several cultural scenes and figures since 2018, this is a one-stop site for all my best work. please check it out & RT ✨ emmanuelesomnofu.com

Where does Africa stand in the new global order? Our May–July 2025 issue, Who Dey Fear Donald Trump?, is now available! Order the issue here: rpublc.com/product/the-re… Cover: ‘Make the World Burn Again’ by Edel Rodriguez. Welcome to the #RPUBLCWorldOrder🔥

Our new issue, ‘Who Dey Fear Donald Trump?’, which explores the position of Africa in the era of multipolarity is finally out! It also features original fiction specially edited and curated by critically acclaimed author, Chigozie Obioma (@JCObioma). Order now: rpublc.com/product/the-re…

Get The Republic delivered straight to your mailbox. Sign up to our daily newsletter. It’s free! Out 8 a.m., Mondays-Fridays. In today’s edition from our Associate Editor, @PYOnafuye : Body politics & Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, Igboland’s woman-to-woman marriage, Yobe women’s combative bravery and more. mailchi.mp/republic.com.n…

Want to see your favourite books on screen? We picked some novels we think are perfect for Nollywood film adaptations!⁠ 📚🎬 ⁠ What book(s) do you think would make great Nollywood movies? ⁠ Read the full list here: rpublc.com/april-may-2025…

We asked some women writers about the fictional women characters they love. By asking these authors about their favourite fictional women, we found that while their selections vary—one author chose a radically liberated, larger-than-life African-American character—they are united in their passion for richly drawn, complex female characters. Read more about their answers here: rpublc.com/april-may-2025…

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Looking at the lives of historical figures helps us understand how they navigated the politics and pressures of their time. This week, we have compiled a list of seven books that will make you see historical figures differently. 📚 Read the full list: rpublc.com/april-may-2025…