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Bakwa Books

An independent, radical publishing house founded in Yaounde in 2019 as an offshoot of Bakwa Magazine.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Bakwa Books is an independent, radical publishing house founded in Yaounde in 2019 as an offshoot of Bakwa Magazine. It publishes literary fiction, creative nonfiction, curatorial essays, art books, experimental poetry, and translation. It is known for high-end writing and translations in beautifully designed books and publishes around four new titles a year.

History

Bakwa Books was founded in Yaounde in 2019 as an offshoot of Bakwa Magazine. It is an independent, radical publishing house publishing books across generations and genres from around the world. It publishes literary fiction, creative nonfiction, curatorial essays, art books, experimental poetry, and translation. It publishes around four new titles a year.

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