Still working on those New Years Resolutions and looking for books to read throughout the year? From Ngugi Wa Thiong’o to Sarah Ladipo Manyika to Ayòbaàmi Adébayó, Open Country Mag, one of the most important and ambitious platforms for African writers, provided the anticipated books of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction by African writers this year selected by the staff. 

According to Open Country Mag, "Open Country Mag was founded by Otosirieze, in reaction to industry backlash, in African literature, against young writers who criticize rape culture. It takes its name from the new generation of writers, especially in Nigeria, who are pushing back against censorship and leveraging social media and a newfound confidence to speak up and make the world they want to see. This generation is saying: This country is now open to freedom. The website launched on December 26, 2020." 

See all the highlighted books this year: https://opencountrymag.com/the-anticipated-books-of-2023/