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

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 instagram.com
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