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It was the perfect get-rich-quick scheme for Soma Obi. When events took a dark turn, the women would do anything to prove their love for him: even murder. Soma stands at the cross-roads with only bad decisions to choose from.
preneurship - the gamble #01
A PHOTO COMIC- Based on the True Life Story of the CEO of Teal Harmony Ltd. Alex is at a crossroads, torn between staying with her current job or Answering the calls that could lead her to a path of fortune. find out how this true-life story unfolds........
adelaide street (and other short stories)
Adelaide Street is a short story that follows a young Nigerian living and schooling in one of Canada's Ontario cities - Kitchener. Although, depressed due to the hardship of paying his school fees, a new hope arises when he gets called for an interview to one of Canada's Big-5 in Toronto. The story further delves into the encounter he had on his way to the interview and how the word 'Adelaide' had wrongly played in his head all along. Majority of the stories in this book explores the new immigrant experience in Canada.
five plus one equals done (1&2)
Niyi Omobowale has everything any teenager would ever want. She is beautiful, intelligent, and with extremely wealthy parents who would do anything for their first daughter. In addition, she attends Achievers' High School, the most elite school in Lagos state, where she is admired by almost all of the other students. However, she has a crippling insecurity; one that shadows her interaction with other people and makes her wonder if she would ever find love when she becomes older: she is blind. Bolaji Akinwande is one of the most popular boys in AHS. Handsome and aloof, he draws the attention of almost every girl in the school by simply existing. When his friends dare him to date Niyi as a prank, Bolaji uses her insecurity as a weapon against her, spinning a web of lies that Niyi eagerly eats up, which leads to her being torn between going out with a guy she likes, or ignoring her heart out of fear of Amanda, Bolaji's queen bee ex-girlfriend. In this teenage and young adult novel, 'Sola 'Sanya leads teenagers through processes of laughter, heartbreak, and discovery, as they journey through the struggles of teenagers that they ultimately fall in love with.
bitter perceptions
Life's a blast for Doris. She's the most popular girl on campus, and everyone's queuing to be her BFF. Except for one hotheaded undergraduate who's spent his whole life blaming the world for his misfortune without taking responsibility for his own actions. Jide detests the sweet-natured but naive Medicine student/model, and sets out to destroy her after a heated confrontation at a campus party. Unfortunately his past mistakes are about to catch up with him, but that's just the beginning. And how does Doris hold up after her dehumanising ordeal? Will tragedy eventually blossom into victory, or does inner turmoil consume her forever? Tami Okoro Dedeh's second edition of her debut novel is a gripping story of ambition, jealousy, and betrayal.
“In recognition of our strides towards literary growth in Africa, OkadaBooks has been selected alongside six other platforms to receive grants from the International Publishers Association and Dubai Cares for the promotion of literacy, book access, indigenous languages, and library restoration in Africa.”
Digital Literacy Outreach
INTERNAL“How we taught pupils in primary schools to read with devices.”
Town Hall Highlights
EVENTS“16 things we learnt at our town hall meeting from authors, readers, and guests.”
Serena's Side of The Story
ARTICLE“Read Serena Williams' first-person essay about...”
the girl with a golden smile
Nalia is in a bad marriage. One rainy night, she runs out of her house in desperation and almost gets hit by Nicholas's pickup truck. He saves her from the rain, but is curious about the bruises on her face. Nalia finds courage to speak the truth of her bruises after spending a few hours in Nicholas's company. Can she escape an abusive marriage altogether with his help? Nicholas saves a woman on a rainy night, and finds that he can't forget her charming smile.
right next to her
Her fiance would getting married but not to her. This leaves Her Royal Highness, the prim and proper Christine ending up in the most unexpected place after her heartbreak. Charmed by his beautiful neighbour's primness, Christine's six-time saviour, Adegoke only wanted two things - the lunch she promised and the feelings he dares not acknowledge to be known. Now he had to steel himself and love through sarcasm.
aisha and john - preview
Aisha is a favored daughter of the Emir of Kano and Father John is a young Catholic Priest in the Lagos Archdiocese, but they share a history; one that is beckoning to be revisited. Aisha never knew what love was until she met John, back when she was a teenager, however, things have changed now. John fell deeply in love with Aisha, back when he was still in University, however, things have changed now. Life drove them apart but what can one coincidental meeting cause? GET THE FULL BOOK NOW! 1. Download on the Okada Books App, at ~ N1000(GHc16/R41/KHs280) 2. On Amazon Kindle - Amazon.co.uk (Paperback also available) 3. Order a hard copy at N3000 on Jumia and it will be delivered to you - www.jumia.com.ng Send an email to olubalogun11@gmail.com for more information.
fame and luv 1
A PHOTO NOVEL - Read and See the story... Shewa is a pretty girl from a humble background, finding her way through the university pretty easily until love happens and things start to get complicated... Aminu is a playboy from a rich background, bent on setting his mark on his city until he's hit with a bitter truth and then he begins to see what matters the most... Lumi is a smart guy from a middle class background, with high hopes of true love and justice in the world until his heart gets broken, and then his faith is questioned... Chi-Chi is a 'daddy's girl' who seems to have everything everyone wants but she doesn't feel that way. She carries deep fears and secrets of her own... They all collide with each other's lives, creating unforgettable romantic and dramatic scenarios. Part 2 & 3 now exclusive to Okada Books, at N500 each! Download the Okada Books app and search for: Fame And Luv.
that girl
A short story. With a love like theirs, not even a prejudiced society could stop Nkeoma and her loving fiancé. Until Francis' mother came between them, shattering their world when she least expected. Can Nkeoma ever trust again, especially when the mother-in-law from hell resurfaces ten years later?
wanna b prez? 10 life strategies from president barack obama's jo
On February 10, 2007, when Senator Barack Obama from Illinois declared his intention to run for the office of president of the United States, he had a BIG DREAM. He was an unknown Black male with Islamic names, of questionable nationality, and no major political support. Yet, on November 4, 2008, he won the presidential election by a clear majority! Wanna B. Prez? is a motivational book comprised of 10 life strategies taken from President Obama’s inspirational campaign. The strategies include: dreaming big, having a game plan, showing up, keeping it real, and more.
pegees' tales: a collection of stories.
Pegees’ Tales: A collection of stories. This book is a collection of three stories; “Bounce Back,” “The need to Exhale,” and “Me and you.” What do you do when the whole world fights against you for a crime that is not your fault, do you give up and end it all or do fight back with all you have, owning your truth? "Bounce Back is a story of resilience, even in the face of adversity. "The Need to Exhale" is a story based on the strength to stand up for what is right, and redeem oneself. It is an intriguing story of a woman dealing with infertility, domestic violence, and emotional abuse. Bimbo's story is one of hope that we can successfully overcome struggles and rise. I hope this story impacts and creates an awareness in the minds of readers. The magic we seek for in distant places might be precisely where we are, right in front of us, just waiting till we realize there is Gold at home. Fresh off a relationship with his long-time girlfriend; Jeannie, the last thing Andre expected was to fall for his best friend, but life is always full of surprises, and we can never predict its next course of action. Happy has been best friends with Andre for the longest and has had a secret crush on him that she hopes would one day disappear. She values her friendship with Andre so much so that she prefers they remain friends. With everything going on, it begins to prove hard to ignore her feelings. Would she come to accept it, and if so, what next? Would they remain best friends, or would their life-long friendship come to an end? Enjoy Happy and Andres's journey to realization.
advent - mystical encounters 1 (glimpse)
Erika has the gift to see in dreams what is to come, and while this gift that has been in her from childhood makes her wary, nothing prepares her for meeting the strange woman from her last dream and realising she is on the run from a powerful sorcerer. It gets worse when she is told, in another dream, that she must contend with the sorcerer to save the strange woman, Lota. And while Lota has the gift to manipulate dreams into whatever she wills, neither of their powers is strong enough to face off the sorcerer. . . Advent opens the Mystical Encounters series where two women must recognise and accept who they truly are if they are to conquer a dark and malevolent spirit.
advent - mystical encounters 1
Erika has the gift to see in dreams what is to come, and while this gift that has been in her from childhood makes her wary, nothing prepares her for meeting the strange woman from her last dream and realising she is on the run from a powerful sorcerer. It gets worse when she is told, in another dream, that she must contend with the sorcerer to save the strange woman, Lota. And while Lota has the gift to manipulate dreams into whatever she wills, neither of their powers is strong enough to face off the sorcerer. . . Advent opens the Mystical Encounters series where two women must recognise and accept who they truly are if they are to conquer a dark and malevolent spirit.
emilio sanchez
Emilio Sanchez, a young determined lad in Equatorial Guinea finds his life spiralling off-course after the death of his parents. Taking his life in his own hands, Emilio in the company of his friend Pedro leaves for the capital city with the blessing of his godfather, Padre Antonio. In Malabo, the capital city, Emilio finds work and trouble. After a few months, he is arrested for theft, because his red handkerchief had been found at the scene of a crime. Locked up behind bars, Emilio discovers the truth about friendship, loyalty and trust, and an unusual friendship forms behind bars.
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