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May 25, 2026

Afabwaje Kurian Grows Her Gbagyi Roots

The Gbagyi are an ethnic minority in Nigeria’s vastly diverse Northern Central region, with scant representation in mainstream arts and literature. With Before the Mango Ripens, a historical novel set during a 1970s Christian tussle, an emigrant daughter shares an untold chapter.
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January 24, 2026

60 Notable Books of 2025

From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Abdulrazak Gurnah, and Stella Nyanzi to Alain Mabanckou, Siphiwe Ndlovu, and Laila Lalami: the notable African books of 2025, guest curated by the literary culture critic Tolu Daniel.
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January 8, 2026

Open Country Mag Appoints Henry Ugwu as Global Communications Counsel

The Nigerian PR expert will be formalizing his years-long contribution and review of, among other initiatives, OCM’s Curatorial Fellowship and other flagship projects.
Open Country Mag

October 31, 2025

Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki’s Debut Novel Acquired by Caezik Books

Open Country Mag

January 16, 2025

60 Notable Books of 2024

From Chigozie Obioma, Sulaiman Addonia, Reem Gafar, and Dinaw Mengestu to Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Abi Dare, and Nadifa Mohamed: the notable books of 2024 by Africans.
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October 15, 2024

Apply to the 2025 Idembeka Creative Writing Workshop

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July 18, 2024

Umuofia Arts and Books Festival 2024 Set for Enugu

Open Country Mag

January 26, 2024

Anticipated Books of 2024

From Chigozie Obioma, Teju Cole, and Akwaeke Emezi to Safia Elhillo, Olumide Popoola, and Tares Oburumu: the anticipated books of 2024.
Open Country Mag

May 25, 2026

Afabwaje Kurian Grows Her Gbagyi Roots

The Gbagyi are an ethnic minority in Nigeria’s vastly diverse Northern Central region, with scant representation in mainstream arts and literature. With Before the Mango Ripens, a historical novel set during a 1970s Christian tussle, an emigrant daughter shares an untold chapter.
Open Country Mag

January 24, 2026

60 Notable Books of 2025

From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Abdulrazak Gurnah, and Stella Nyanzi to Alain Mabanckou, Siphiwe Ndlovu, and Laila Lalami: the notable African books of 2025, guest curated by the literary culture critic Tolu Daniel.
Open Country Mag

January 8, 2026

Open Country Mag Appoints Henry Ugwu as Global Communications Counsel

The Nigerian PR expert will be formalizing his years-long contribution and review of, among other initiatives, OCM’s Curatorial Fellowship and other flagship projects.
Open Country Mag

October 31, 2025

Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki’s Debut Novel Acquired by Caezik Books

Open Country Mag

January 16, 2025

60 Notable Books of 2024

From Chigozie Obioma, Sulaiman Addonia, Reem Gafar, and Dinaw Mengestu to Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Abi Dare, and Nadifa Mohamed: the notable books of 2024 by Africans.
Open Country Mag

October 15, 2024

Apply to the 2025 Idembeka Creative Writing Workshop

Open Country Mag

July 18, 2024

Umuofia Arts and Books Festival 2024 Set for Enugu

Open Country Mag

January 26, 2024

Anticipated Books of 2024

From Chigozie Obioma, Teju Cole, and Akwaeke Emezi to Safia Elhillo, Olumide Popoola, and Tares Oburumu: the anticipated books of 2024.
Open Country Mag

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