In African Publishing, ‘There Is a Renaissance Going On’

Lola Shoneyin, a novelist and publisher of Ouida Books in Nigeria, is leading the BookStorm project to train writers, agents, illustrators, editors, and designers on publishing children’s books in Africa. Focused on creating culturally relevant content for Nigerian children, Shoneyin plans to produce 100 children’s books by 2027, addressing the lack of high-quality picture books in the region. Despite challenges like inflation, taxes, and piracy, industry professionals like Shoneyin and Ngamije emphasize the importance of solidarity and collaboration to overcome obstacles and support the growth of the African publishing industry.

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