The story
Founded by Bibi Bakare-Yusuf in 2006.1
Private company
Cassava Republic Press
Logo: cassavarepublic.biz3
African publishing company
Cassava Republic Press is a steering African book publishing company established in Nigeria in 2006 and headed by Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, 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. Cassava Republic's stated mission is "to change the way we all think about African writing.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2006Founded1
- HeadquartersAbuja1
- Websitecassavarepublic.biz
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Cassava Republic Press is a steering African book publishing company established in Nigeria in 2006 and headed by Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, 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. Cassava Republic's stated mission is "to change the way we all think about African writing.2
Leadership
Who has led Cassava Republic Press, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderBibi Bakare-Yusuf1
Timeline
- 2006Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitecassavarepublic.biz1
- WikipediaCassava Republic Press
- WikidataQ24950190
Sources
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- 2WikipediaCassava Republic Press on Wikipedia
- 3Company websiteCassava Republic Press logo