The Republic V9, N1

Our February-April 2025 issue focuses on the evolution, state and aesthetics of African architecture and design. This issue was developed in collaboration with the French Embassy in Nigeria and StoryMi Academy as part of our Alternative Heritage programme launched last year. With writing from Ghana to South Africa, it includes:

Wale Lawal, in conversation with celebrated artist and architectural designer, Demas Nwoko;

Delela Ndlela on the future of African architecture.

Kai Mora on the historical significance of the Great Mosque of Djenné.

Dawn Chinagorom-Abiakalam on the climatic concerns of luxury apartment complexes in Lagos.

Tosin Oshinowo on architecture’s current and future imperatives.

Ukamaka Olisakwe on novelist,.

Flora Nwapa, Emmanuel Esomnofu on musician, Sonny Okosun.

art, comics, quizzes and much more!


Total pages:
Standard edition: 84.


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Cover art: ‘Natural Synthesis’ by Diana Ejaita.

$49.99