Nyenyezi Books is a proudly independent publishing house based in Johannesburg, South Africa, championing bold, original and transformative works, with a focus on history, memoir, biography, and literary and historical fiction.

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We seek out compelling voices and exceptional writing from across the continent, championing authors whose stories deserve the global readership they command.

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Our list centres stories from the Global South, bringing narratives to the forefront that shift the axis of world literature towards voices that have always mattered.

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We are passionate about introducing readers to exceptional literature in translation and fostering meaningful dialogue between readers and writers across borders, cultures and languages.