Paperworth Books is a proudly independent Nigerian publishing house dedicated to amplifying authentic, compelling, and diverse voices. Founded in 2002, we have grown from a modest Port Harcourt bookshop into a dynamic publishing company championing Nigerian fiction and narrative nonfiction, including biographies, memoirs, and historical works.

Over the years, we have nurtured and launched remarkable literary talent. We published the debut novels of acclaimed writers Chimeka Garricks and Eriye Onagoruwa, and we are the current publishers of NigerianCanadian author Michael Afenfia’s latest titles. We are also honoured to publish the works of Prof Nimi Wariboko, who leads the African Institute at Boston University and is widely recognised for his influential scholarship and thought leadership.

Paperworth Books was founded by Ibiso GrahamDouglas, an international publishing and book development consultant passionate about expanding access to knowledge and literature across the African continent. Ibiso holds a Master’s in Publishing from the London College of Communication, University of the Arts; a certificate in New Creative Ventures from the London Business School; and an MBA in International Business Management from Griffith College, Dublin. She is also currently an Adjunct Lecturer of Book Publishing at the Pan Atlantic University.