EEMAGIN PUBLISHERS
Bold Narratives, Boundless Africa…
We are a dynamic publishing hub committed to bringing bold narratives in the fiction and nonfiction genres from the boundless African continent to both local and global reading audiences.
We are a dynamic publishing hub committed to bringing bold narratives in the fiction and nonfiction genres from the boundless African continent to both local and global reading audiences.
Manuscript evaluation (assessing readiness for publication)
Copyediting (grammar, spelling, consistency)
Proofreading (final typo check before printing)
Cover design
Interior layout and typesetting
Illustration (for children's books or special content)
E-book formatting and conversion
Printing coordination
ISBN registration
Copyright registration
Contracts and rights management
Royalties management
Metadata creation (for online discoverability)
Book launch planning
Press releases & media outreach
Author branding and promotion
Social media campaigns
Book trailers or promotional videos
Book reviews coordination
Newsletter and email marketing
Retail distribution (bookstores, online platforms like Amazon, Okadabooks)
Print-on-demand (POD) setup
E-book distribution
Foreign rights and licensing sales
Wholesale supply and fulfilment
Author coaching or workshops
Guidance on building an author platform
Feedback on future projects
Networking opportunities
Eemagin Publishers (formerly FictionbyDavid Publishers) is a Lagos-based publishing company incorporated in January 2024.
Our mission is to serve local and global audiences with high-quality fiction and nonfiction, primarily focusing on discovering and nurturing aspiring African-based writers. We recognise that for many talented writers, the opportunity to be published remains out of reach, not due to a lack of talent or creative drive, but because the literary playing field is often uneven.
At Eemagin Publishers, we are committed to levelling that field by offering a platform where overlooked voices are steered towards the recognition they deserve.
Ultimately, we aim to enrich reading experiences locally and globally by driving a vibrant infusion of fresh, talented voices from across the African continent.
We are currently based in Lagos and Nottingham, UK.
David Kunle Agunbiade (DKA) is an author, writer, spoken word artist, and doctoral research student in Creative and Critical Writing at the University of Greenwich, London. He holds a bachelor’s degree in law and postgraduate degrees in International Human Rights Law and Creative Writing with Publishing.
His first work of fiction, "The Trolley" was self-published in 2020 as a short story and is available digitally on Amazon and Okada Books. His debut novel, "Embers," is slated for release in August 2025, and he is currently working on his second novel, "Gods of Men."
In a bid to encourage and empower younger, aspiring African-based writers, DKA annually hosts the DKA Short Story Writing Contest and the DKA Annual Poetry Prize. These worthy initiatives have awarded top winners significant cash prizes—up to ₦1.5 million—with a long-term goal of reaching ₦10 million in prize money.
DKA is the founder and CEO of DKA Group Ltd, a parent company overseeing a range of ventures, including Eemagin Publishers, a publishing house incorporated in Nigeria, and a media and communications firm.
Beyond his literary and entrepreneurial pursuits, DKA is an impassioned social commentator. He recently launched The T-A-L-L Podcast, a weekly show where he explores impactful and thought-provoking issues.
A registered Associate Practitioner of Advertising in Nigeria, he resides in Nottingham, UK, but frequently travels to Lagos to oversee his growing enterprises.
Ola Mikail is a passionate writer and avid reader with a deep love for history. A graduate of English and Literary Studies from the Federal University Oye Ekiti, he crafts compelling stories and engages deeply with literature that explores the breadth of human experience.
His dedication to storytelling earned him the DKA Short Story Prize for his piece "For the Hatred of the Sun," a testament to his ability to create impactful narratives.
Ola aspires to advance his academic journey by pursuing a master’s degree in the same university's Department of English and Literary Studies.
Korede Badmus is a Nigerian writer and student journalist. She is a final-year student at the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), where she is pursuing a degree in English and Literary Studies.
Korede currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the English Writers' Association Magazine and contributes regularly to PurpleWorld Media.
In 2024, she emerged as the grand winner of the second edition of the DKA Annual Poetry Prize.
Passionate about using her writing to make a meaningful impact, Korede is committed to literary advocacy and excellence.
When she’s not writing, she’s likely reading, researching, or championing the cause of literary growth within her community.
Muheez Olawale's flair for storytelling and visual communication shines through his multifaceted roles as a writer, video editor, and graphic designer.
With several published works to his name, he brings words to life with powerful narratives. As a graphic designer, he crafts visually compelling designs that have helped shape the branding drive of numerous prominent organisations.
His background in cinematography significantly enhances his video editing skills, enabling him to produce top-tier content with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
When Bolu Da Silva’s father—the renowned Barrister Seni Da Silva—leaps from the Third Mainland Bridge one fateful afternoon, the world rushes to fill the silence he leaves behind with noise: scandal, speculation, and online smears. But Bolu knows the man behind the headlines—a brilliant lawyer, a devoted father, and a man quietly battling chronic mental health struggles—struggles Bolu himself has inherited.
Grieving and desperate to protect his father’s legacy, Bolu finds himself silenced by his mother’s obsession with appearances and societal approval. Yet one confession refuses to fade—a whispered admission from his father revealing the existence of a daughter besides Bisi—a sister Bolu has never met.
Though sworn to secrecy at the time, Bolu embarks on a quest for truth after his father’s death—a journey that leads him into a world of buried betrayals, long-held secrets, and painful revelations. As the embers of his father’s past begin to glow, Bolu must confront the flames of a truth that could consume everything he thought he knew.
DKA’s Embers is a searing exploration of family, legacy, generational mental health struggles, and the cost of silence—where some secrets won’t stay buried, and some fires refuse to die.
Embers will be available in most major bookstores and digital platforms across Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and South Africa, as well as on major global digital selling platforms, from Friday, 30th August, 2025.