How Cassava Republic Press changed the ownership model of African literature | The Listening Post

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For decades, African literature was published from London or Paris - decided on, edited and marketed by people outside the continent. Twenty years ago, Cassava Republic Press set out to change that, building a Nigerian publishing house for African readers first. The The Listening Post's Tariq Nafi traces how Cassava helped African writing find bigger audiences than ever - and asks whether control over those stories has genuinely come home, or whether the infrastructure of global publishing still calls the shots. Featuring: Bibi Bakare-Yusuf – Co-founder and publishing director, Cassava Republic Press Chika Unigwe – Author and professor of creative writing Tinashe Mushakavanhu – Assistant professor, Harvard University Reporter: Tariq Nafi Producer: Hanna Adan Editor: Haim Litani https://www.instagram.com/ajlisteningpost https://www.facebook.com/AJListeningPost https://bsky.app/profile/ajlisteningpost.bsky.social https://x.com/ajlisteningpost https://www.threads.net/@ajlisteningp

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