Collection: Products

A controversial Swahili classic by one of Tanzania's most revered writers, banned on publication and finally translated into English On Ukerewe Island in Lake Victoria,...

There had always been music along the banks of the Congo River—lutes and drums, the myriad instruments handed down from ancestors. But when Joseph Kabasele...

An extraordinary chronicle of youth that evokes the paradoxes of modern Africa—complex, contradictory, and full of conflict, tragedy, and joy.Patrice Nganang, the acclaimed author of Dog...

A bold foray into African traditions around sexual pleasure and joy, with the personal goal of self-discovery and liberation, by one of Africa’s preeminent feminists who “is...

An enthralling, intimate collection of essays and over 75 recipes exploring the history of eight countries to understand the impact of geopolitical conflict and its...

J. Lorand Matory researches the trans-Atlantic comings and goings of Yoruba religion, as well as ethnic diversity in Black North America. With the support of the...

This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive overview of the work of the great Malian photographer Seydou Keïta, one of the most important portraitists of...

In this stirring and lyrical debut novel—perfect for fans of The Water Dancer and the Legacy of Orïsha series—the Yoruba deity of the sea, Yemaya, is brought...

Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West African culture and spirituality, this novella offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a...

A brilliantly original debut graphic novel that imagines a fantastical alternate Cairo where wishes really do come true. Shubeik Lubeik--a fairy tale rhyme that means "your...

Experience the vibrant cuisines of West Africa any night of the week with 80 easy, accessible recipes   "Chef Pierre Thiam offers an entry point...

The classic tale of “Sleeping Beauty” is reimagined to be set in Africa in this brightly illustrated board book from the Once Upon a World...

From the National Book Award finalist and author of Pet comes a novel set in a magical West African world, about a teen girl who must save...

Novelist Ngugi wa Thiong'o has been a force in African literature for decades: Since the 1970s, when he gave up the English language to commit...

75 recipes spanning cherished classics and modern interpretations, finally bringing the soul of Somali cooking to the world stage. Known by many names, the cape...

This lyrical and heartwarming picture book follows a Nigerian girl who worries about her family's upcoming move. But she soon realizes that no matter where...

A thoughtful guide to ancestral veneration, with a focus on the importance of reclaiming African Spiritual practices as an act of liberation. Your ancestors remember...

Whether infused by movement or stillness, Mlengeya's black-and-white portrait paintings radiate both power and peace Born in 1991 in Dar es Salaam, Sungi Mlengeya captures...

A New York Times bestseller * Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction * Longlisted for the Man Booker PrizeAn ambitious, exuberant new novel...

  Travel with Ugandan American designer Nasozi Kakembo as she explores iconic home goods—from Malian mudcloth to Moroccan rugs—at the source and offers thoughtful guidance...

An accessible and popular introduction to African photography and film from the mid-twentieth century to the present day Drawing from archival imagery and documents, interviews...

Chinua Achebe is considered the father of modern African literature, the writer who "opened the magic casements of African fiction."    The African Trilogy--comprised of Things...

Patrice Lumumba, first prime minister of the Republic of Congo and a pioneer of African unity, was murdered on 17 January 1961.Democratically elected to lead...

A warm and funny picture book about the popular West African dish, from Nigerian author Onyinye Iwu, that shows how things work out best when...