Lagos-based TalkingBookz has launched what it described as Nigeria’s first major audiobook online store and publisher.
TalkingBookz provides users with unlimited downloads to 3000+ audiobooks including many international bestsellers. Ultimately, TalkingBookz’s vision is to be the #1 publisher and retailer of African authored audiobooks in the World… think iTunes for African classics like “Things Fall Apart”; offering indigenous content to Africa and the rest of the world.
“The typical TalkingBookz user is one who travels a lot or spends a lot of time commuting. Other uses revolve around lifestyle activities such as exercising, relaxing, cooking, cleaning, e.t.c and individuals whose jobs involve repetitive manual tasks”, Says Talking Bookz CEO and Co-founder, Kolapo Ogungbile.
Kolapo said: “We currently have over 10 categories of books, ranging from Religion, Fiction, Memoirs/Biographies, Business, Management, Self-help, Children Literature, and Health & Wellness; there is a book for every type of users. Also, our books are affordable as each audiobook sells between NGN500 and NGN6,000.”
“TalkingBookz seeks to disrupt the traditional book publishing market and redefine how Africans consume books” says Aransiola Damilola the Co-founder and COO of TalkingBookz
