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Oba Kunta Octopus Publishers is a progressive, independent publishing house based in the US with talented authors from around the world. As an Afro-modernist publishing company, we champion bold voices and narratives that transcend borders. Our mission is to amplify a new generation of authors and document untold stories—fiction and nonfiction that reflect a contemporary Africa, the experiences of African Americans, and immigrant perspectives. We focus on culturally vibrant, politically engaged, and intergenerational storytelling from across the continent and its global diaspora, featuring literary, commercial, poetic or experimental works that break convention. We don’t just publish books—we craft new experiences for readers who crave substance, soul, and story.

Coming Soon - March 2026

What America Means To An African

Edris Makoyola

$32

Blind Date

Why Mr. John Is Mad With His

Silly Villager Wife

Hera

Minnie Harshey

Ken Mata Kita

Maselina Adhiambo

$25

$23

$20

Bengaman

Okang'a Ooko

$22

When You Sing To The Fishes

Hunter and Gatherer

Wayward Eastlanders

Okang'a Ooko

Okang'a Ooko

Okang'a Ooko

$21

$25

$21

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