Bahati Books is a digital publishing house that aims to promote well-written African literature. We publish and promote stories written by Africans, who have unique and inspiring narratives that are fresh and authentic.

 

We Recommend

Purple Mangoes by Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze tells the diverse stories of ten Nigerian women and girls. It focuses on the joys, pains and mysteries of womanhood in Nigeria with a touch of humour, sarcasm and redemption. Available for purchase on Amazon and Okadabooks.

Four men from different corners of Nigerian society find their fates tied to one man: Yinka. Desperate to leave Nigeria, they are drawn to a consultant who works for a powerful human trafficking syndicate. My Mind Is No Longer Here is the story of men willing to risk it all to chase their dreams.

A man and woman begin an intense romance and find their lives unexpectedly linked to the rise and fall of their disintegrating nation. Side Babies centers on men and women navigating the complexities of love, while managing tumultuous political atmospheres.

Discover the next generation of African writers. 21st-century urban and rural life reflected with wit and wisdom. Mother Never Sleeps is a lively short story collection with tales of broken marriages and blossoming romance, car chases and minibus rides, Catholic confessions and corrupt ministers.

 

Love from our readers

"The story was excellent. One of the highlights of my reading year." 

- Victoria Richards

 

The stories were vivid depictions of life in various parts of the African continent... As you read each story, you are transported into a different life.

- Devaki Khanna

"One of the best reads of my year so far!"

- Zara Scott

 

"The range of stories is great, and some of them really left an imprint..."

- Amazon Customer Review

 

I like Sylva Nze Ifedigbo's book because the author's writing is simple and striking, without being pretentious. 

- Zaynab Quadri

This project is an especially important one in Africa because we tend to get the same narrative time and time again and those who venture out are rarely heard." 

- Waridi Book Blog

 

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#tbt We had a lovely time last weekend at Africa Utopia which was at the Southbank Centre @southbankcentre . Thank you to all those that came to join us! #book #passion #stories #read
"The oil sizzled and bubbled angrily. A swarm of huge blue flies hovered around the fish bucket..." . . Extract from Stanley Gazemba's story "Chinese Cuisine" featured in debut novel "Mother Never Sleeps". Available on Amazon and via the Pigeonhole app #book #reading #stories #writing #bookstagram
We are excited to announce the newest author to join #teambahatibooks - Nos Jondi @nosjondi who hails from Malawi, Lilongwe! Although he is currently employed as a Senior State Advocate in the Ministry of Justice, he has also been a prolific fiction writer and his work has been supported by Uganda-based literary festival Writivism, where he was a mentee. Nos is a sci-fi, fantasy writer. His forthcoming fiction title will be a crime mystery novel based in Lilongwe, drawing from his literary influences and experiences in the city. He has written a short sci-fi story which you can read. Link in bio. We hope you enjoy it! Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment. #new #writer #book #read
"As the older women dressed me up in preparation for the ceremony I could feel my heart beating very fast, like festival dorms trying to drown the sounds of the singing and clapping around me. ...my friends who had been married off had left the village. The few I still saw were too shy to talk to me about "it"." . . . Words by Louisa Ibhaze @ladylouisanne from her debut e-book 'Purple Mangoes'. Available on Amazon and via @okadabooks app #book #reading #women #africanwomen #literature
"I am not looking forward to labour, but I cannot wait to hear you scream as you make your grand entrance into this world....meeting you for the first time as I hold you in my arms..." . . Words by Louisa Ibhaze @ladylouisanne from her debut e-book 'Purple Mangoes'. Available on Amazon and via @okadabooks app #book #reading #women #africanwomen #literature
Words taken from debut anthology "The Words of My Mother" by Chukwudi Okoye Ezeamalukwuo @ezeamalukwuo Available for purchase on Amazon and via @okadabooks app #poetry #literature #poet #poem #book
Extract taken from forthcoming novel- "Wine and Water"- by Hannah Onoguwe @hannahonoguwe . It will be available on Amazon and via the @okadabooks app! #wineandwater #literature #book #reading #stories
"The fabric of the knee-length multi-coloured dress she wore took to her hips like a Formula One driver with a bend...Her face lit up in a smile when she finally saw me." Extract taken from "Wine and Water" by Hannah Onoguwe's forthcoming novel. It will be available on Amazon and via the @okadabooks app! #tgif #friday #book #reading #stories
We are looking forward to publishing this fantastic book! Extract taken from forthcoming novel- "Wine and Water"- by Hannah Onoguwe @hannahonoguwe . It will be available on Amazon and via the @okadabooks app! #literature #love #book #reading #stories
Extract taken from forthcoming novel- "Wine and Water"- by Hannah Onoguwe @hannahonoguwe . It will be available on Amazon and via the @okadabooks app! #wine #water #book #reading #stories
We love this cover for our very first romantic e-book written by the talented Hannah Onoguwe @hannahonoguwe We hope you love it as much as we do! "Wine and Water" is a collection of short stories that show us the many intricacies and faces of love. Set in Nigeria, this collection depicts how love relationships can sometimes begin and blossom between the most unsuspecting of individuals. For all of you that love romantic novels this is definitely one that you will enjoy! It will be available from the 31st of July on Amazon and via the Okadabooks app. #wine #water #book #reading #stories
Words by N. Muma Alain from his debut anthology "Grey Mornings, Black Noons And White Nights" Available on Amazon, via @okadabooks app via iTunes and kobo #poet #poetry #poem #literature #read
Words taken from "Soul Stories" by Jasmyne K. Rogers @poetic_jaszy Available on Amazon and via @okadabooks app #book #poetry #stories #bookstagram #poetry
Weekend vibes! We'll hopefully be graced with this beautiful sunny weather in London this weekend! Check out our bookshop for new weekend reads. Link in bio #tgif #weekend #friday #book #read
We have had such a fantastic day showcasing the work of our amazing talented authors! Thank you all for being part of #teambahatibooks #read #stories #book #literature
Words by Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze @ladylouisanne from her debut e-book 'Purple Mangoes'. Available on Amazon and via @okadabooks app #book #reading #women #africanwomen #literature
Extract from "My Mind Is No Longer Here" by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo @nzesylva Available for purchase on Amazon and via @okadabooks app! #reading #stories #book #literature #mymindisnolongerhere
Extract from 'Side Babies' written by the talented Zainab Omaki @zaynabom Available for purchase on Amazon and via @okadabooks app #stories #quotes #book #literature #read
"Side Babies: Contemporary African Women" by Zainab Omaki @zaynabom is available on Amazon, via @okadabooks app, on iTunes and Kobo! #read #bookstagram #literature #writer
Our message for this week and onwards! Have an awesome week! #confidence #selflove #selfworth #read #beinspired