AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoYoung African Voices: Nigerian author Doreen Otaru, 21, has released her debut novel, Seasons of Blooming, exploring the uncertainty of growing up. Accessible Reading: Nigeria’s Copyright Commission is urging the government to establish a national portal to help blind and print-disabled readers find books in accessible formats. Publishing Research: Nigeria’s Sundiata Post has rebranded its research arm as the Knowledge Lab, widening its brief to include original research and scholarly publishing. Digital Books: Spotify has brought 350,000 audiobooks to Nigeria, aiming to build new listening habits. Libraries: A Kenyan power engineer has funded a KSh2 million library for rescued girls in West Pokot. Literary Debate: Zimbabwe’s Caine Prize-winning author has rejected claims that AI wrote his story, amid growing scrutiny of AI in literary work. Book Events: Newswatch marked the 40th anniversary of journalist Dele Giwa’s assassination with a book presentation.
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