Nigeria shares with other developing countries a variety of problems in providing adequate numbers of highquality books. The new gong, is an innovative publishing house working out of lagos, nigeria, which seeks to showcase the best of nigerian writing in english. The act of publishing a book in nigeria, like all other countries, both far and near, is never a rosy one. How to publish a book in nigeria information guide in. Textbook publishing in nigeria ode ninu igbo irunmole by d. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, things fall apart by chinua achebe, half of a yellow sun by chimamanda ngozi adichie, p. Write and publish your book reply by solomon henschel on monday february 17, 2014 at 11. Concepts is lagosbased digital publishing and book publishers in nigeria.
Established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. With a promising academia and scholarship, which such milestone institution was bound to generate, some of the leading publishers from the united kingdom such as longman, heinemann, oxford university press, cambridge university press, etc, took steps to be part. Lack of professional expertise in bibliographic work and marketing. The book industry in nigeria has experienced more setbacks than. So if you have a story to tell, let us help you to get it published. The chairman is a wellknown and accomplished nigerian aristocrat, the oloye adekunle ojora, con, ofr, jp, otunba of the yoruba kingdom of lagos. Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria.
Pdf the political economy of the publishing industry in nigeria. It entails lots of stressful processes, beginning from building the concept of the book, to doing a first draft, sending it for proofreading and then catering for the required finance to see that ideas. Origin and concept of books understanding book publishing and its terminologies steps in book publishing 2. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun. The foreign publishing companies notably oxford university press. The npa is the only collective voice of publishers in nigeria. A recent survey by the nonprofit released at the end of january, entitled the state of digital publishing. Mar 30, 2014 42 thoughts on how to selfpublish a book in nigeria in five easy steps. Anyone that knows anything about nigerian literature and publishing wouldnt even mention macmilian, evans, longman, etc. This deck describes the origin, processes, prospects and challenges of book publishing in nigeria. Book publishing in nigeria is essentially a private sector affair.
Publishing in africa is still in its infancy, but with the help of publishing associations, such as in nigeria, ghana and south africa, they are rapidly workingout how to best overcome its unique. Issues like poor financing, government regulation, poor reading culture, piracy and dearth of expertise were interrogated. Global plus publishing ltd is a print shop situated in lagos, offering services on book publishing, magazine printing, promotional material and excellent delivery. Below are the points to consider when writing a book. The new gong publishers of new african fiction, poetry.
This paper discussed the situation of digital publishing in nigeria. Problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria. May 07, 2014 nigeria has had a fairly robust book publishing history starting from the establishment of university college, ibadan uci in 1948. After the british government assumed direct control of the royal niger companys territories, the northern areas were renamed the protectorate of northern nigeria. Publishing industry article about publishing industry by. A peek inside african publishing publishers weekly. Get the book issues in book publishing in nigeria putting the necessary infrastructure in place is a challenge to publishing. It comprises fifteen chapters from some of the best minds on the nigerian and international publishing scenes. By iwu juliana james librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria introduction book publishing has been defined and discussed by various authors. Every time someone asks us, was this book really printed here in nigeria. At the end of the 19th century many new publishing firms emerged, printing grew considerably, and the book trade achieved broader scope. Facts and figures from ghana, kenya and nigeria, noted that african publishers are. Unqualified authorpublishers, poor production, inadequate distribution.
Bonitacreativity is an online community where goodness ben who is an online. So, as you can see, book publishing is a beneficiary of the coranavirus pandemic, because the imagination hitches a ride on this train and wants to bequeath posterity with its varied observations. Nairaland forum entertainment literature book publishing in nigeria. Opportunities, challenges of book publishing in nigeria in an. Sons of issachar concepts is a transformational firm that offers strategy, publishing, process management and lifeenhancement. Nigeria has had a fairly robust book publishing history starting from the establishment of university college, ibadan uci in 1948. A high level of book piracy prevalence rate of 80%, cutting across all levels of education in nigeria can be observed from the tables. Mar 15, 2020 in her 2008 book, end of sylvia celeste browne who died on 20 november 20, was an american author who claimed to have psychic powers. It is a rallying point for all book, journals, and electronic publishers in the country since its inception. In 1999 to early 2000s, with the advent of the 3 rd republic and the promulgation of the universal primary education act, we have been participating in book supplies and training need of states. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly oxford university press nigeria, founded 1949, longman nigeria plc, macmillan nigeria publishers ltd and evans brothers nigeria publishers ltd, all of which are affiliated with international groups. The nigerian book industry, government policies and. It was july 2010 that the idea to publish a book became more intense. Early history of book publishing in nigeria the very first printing press in nigeria was established in calabar in.
Cld partners thomson reuters on publishing law ebooks. Furthermore, table 2 highlighted the causes of book piracy as. In making sure that this form of art, written art, still stands, i will be sharing with you these five easy steps to publishing a book in nigeria, and im sure it will work anywhere in the world. This is because of the vital part that books play in the social transformation of. Introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. One of nigerias leading editorial designers and publishing services providers in nigeria, commercial law development services clds, has achieved another landmark as it signs an ebook. The political economy of the publishing industry in nigeria. The association provides a forum through which publishers come together and deliberate on various issues affecting the publishing industry and the book trade at large. Unqualified authorpublishers, poor production, inadequate distribution, and lack of capital are all evident. It looks at practices in the book publishing industry and at the various.
Sons of issachar concepts is a transformational firm that offers strategy, publishing, process management and lifeenhancement services to an elite crop of individuals and corporate establishments. This research examines the early history of book publishing in nigeria using the onibonje publishers, a sole proprietor and family venture in nigeria, as a case study. Book publishing and piracy in nigeria nigerian law. The study is descriptive and data sourced from secondary sources. Book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria. To place the problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria in their proper context. Book publishing, beneficiary of coronavirus pandemic. Jun 03, 2015 introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. It was set up then with the aim of propagating christianity by providing literature to the new converts. Digital publishing has come of age, no doubt it has surpassed the use of book publishing.
Write and publish your book tips to make money in nigeria. Advantages of indigenous publishing in promoting nigerian history, culture, language and social and economic life. Enajite efemuaye on writing and publishing in nigeria. It entails lots of stressful processes, beginning from building the concept of the book, to doing a first draft, sending it for proofreading and then catering for the required finance to see that ideas wellconceived, are put into readable format that will in turn fetch you a fortune. Melrose books and publishing limited is a book publishing company located in abuja, providing services on publishing and marketing of educational books of all levels including novels and other educational materials. Methodology this research consists of secondary internal files and reports, lists and catalogues of publications and primary data interviews asking openended questions. Book publishers in nigeria sons of issachar publishing.
A discussion of the advantages of having a welldeveloped indigenous publishing industry follows, along with recommendations for establishing and promoting such an. Focuses on the book publishing industry in nigeria. The franklin book programs, a nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of assisting books and publishing in developing countries approached the nigerian government in 1962 on strategies of. There are over 100 book publishers in nigeria, with ibadan and lagos as major publishing centres. Opportunities, challenges of book publishing in nigeria in. Inadequacy of indigenous publishing in the country. Cassava republic press is a leading african book publishing company founded in nigeria in 2006 and headed by bibi bakareyusuf, with a focus on affordability, the need to find and develop local talent, and to publish african writers too often celebrated only in europe and america. Top book publishers in nigeria literature 2 nigeria. Before the 1914 amalgamation of the diverse peoples on the geographical entity named nigeria, publishing had been in existence some 68 years earlier. In her 2008 book, end of sylvia celeste browne who died on 20 november 20, was an american author who claimed to have psychic powers. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the. This sample book publishing business plan in nigeria can be used for grant applications, bank loans, proposal writing, business concept note, competitions etc. How did you end up working as a managing editor at a nigerian publishing house.
I am a writer and i have written several novels, poems and other books. Evans brothers nigeria publishers limited evans profile. Mar 07, 2019 publishing in africa is still in its infancy, but with the help of publishing associations, such as in nigeria, ghana and south africa, they are rapidly workingout how to best overcome its unique challenges and shape its identity. In addition to the old publishing firms, book publishing and. Book publishers in lagos, nigeria list of book publishers.
This paper explores the political economy of book publishing in nigeria. History of printing and publishing in nigeria aloko adewale peter 2. This is the general guideline that explain what to do and what not to do when writing a book, or a particular type of book. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the prospects for the industry in the electronic age, through debates about government book policies, to training and the role of publishing organisations. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria. Book publishing in nigeria literature nigeria nairaland. Before explaining the processes of publishing any book i will further explain how a book is written. Home page nigerian publishers association nigerian. Popular nigeria books meet your next favorite book. Book publishing in nigeria has gone electronic as educational books make up 60% of books that can be published in nigeria, in comparison with other books. Publishing in nigeria from the aspect of the nonindigenous publishing house. University press plc in place of oxford university press.
Book publishing companies in nigeria established to meet the reading and cultural needs of the country and the world at large. Ibrahim sheme founder of informart publishers, kaduna, inspired by the book publishing industry as a student in the united kingdom, returned to nigeria and established. Mar 18, 2018 one of nigerias leading editorial designers and publishing services providers in nigeria, commercial law development services clds, has achieved another landmark as it signs an ebook. Selfpublishing in the era of military rule in nigeria, 1985. Cassava republic press is a leading african book publishing company founded in nigeria in 2006 and headed by bibi bakareyusuf, with a focus on affordability, the need to find and develop local talent. This is because of the vital part that books play in the social transformation of the country. Ending the genocides through multistate solution, author osita ebiem fashions a compelling argument for finally partitioning nigeria into distinct countries. It took onibonoje publishers, which marked its 50th anniversary in publishing in 2009, a long, tasking journey to arrive its present status. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly oxford. Farafina books the literary imprint of publishing house, kachifo. Membership is open to publishers registered as limited liability companies in nigeria that have published a stipulated number of books. Because of the absence of predetermined qualifications or conditions to be met, book publishing. With a promising academia and scholarship, which such.
Using the swot analysis, the research looks at some of the strengths, challenges, basic problems and opportunities associated with the book publishing in nigeria. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the. How to publish a book in nigeria information guide in nigeria. Problems in providing adequate numbers of highquality books. The new gong basically functions as a cooperative of writers. This is the holding entity for evans brothers publishers and its associated companies worldwide.
The government of nigeria should introduce better policies. The history of book publishing can be traced to the establishment of first press in nigeria at calabar in 1846 by the presbyterian mission. That project was the beginning of revival of book trade in nigeria as publishing houses have been experiencing recession in years prior to that time. Alexander payne co ltd is a reputable law publication firm. In 1999 to early 2000s, with the advent of the 3 rd. A country with authors like prof chinua achebe, prof wole soyinka, chimamanda adichie, the art of publishing in nigeria still has need to find its feet. With effect from that year, book publishing in nigeria became indigenous, making it unnecessary to distinguish any longer between indigenous and foreign publishing in the country. Cld partners thomson reuters on publishing law ebooks the. The study examines the problems of book publishing industry in nigeria as books are effective medium of communication for intellectualism. Book publishing in nigeria is one of the oldest businesses in the history of the nation. Book publishing business is a lucrative business that needs a lot of strategic planning to start and a business coach like dayo adetiloye to help you.
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