Sell on Vitabu
Reach readers who love African books — everywhere.
Vitabu Afrika is the dedicated digital marketplace for African literature. We connect African publishers, authors, and literary organisations with diaspora readers in the US, UK, Europe, and beyond — people actively searching for African stories, ideas, and voices that mainstream platforms don't surface.
If you publish African books, this is where your catalogue belongs.
What you earn
Vitabu charges a 25% platform commission. The rest is yours. Our payout calculator shows your exact earnings per title after all deductions — before you list a single book. Payouts go directly to your African bank account or mobile money wallet via Flutterwave.
DRM protection (Readium LCP via EditionGuard) is handled entirely by Vitabu — included in our platform costs, not charged to you.
How it works
1 — Apply Tell us about your publishing house or catalogue. We review your application, verify your details, and confirm your account.
2 — Set up your account Sign the vendor agreement digitally and add your bank or mobile money details. Your publisher page on the storefront is created automatically.
3 — Upload and sell Submit books via the publisher portal — set your own prices, upload your EPUBs and covers, and go live. Track sales and request payouts from your dashboard at any time.
Who can apply
- African publishers — traditional and independent
- Self-published African authors
- Literary organisations and presses