Open Country Mag is a multiplatform space that tells essential, in-depth stories in Nigerian film and African literature. It also serves as the online publisher of Folio Nigeria, formerly CNN’s exclusive affiliate in Africa. From acclaimed writers to award-winning actors, from icons to emerging voices, in inspiring Profiles and incisive reviews, it is contextualizing Africa in the global conversation, serving its intercontinental readership — mainly from Nigeria, the US, and the UK — stimulating features on the forces shaping our time and leading a new ascent of glocal media from the continent.
As a hub of some of the continent’s most important conversations on ideas and innovation, Open Country Mag has featured celebrated artists on its cover, including writers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Teju Cole, Damon Galgut, Tsitsi Dangarembga, and Nollywood superstar Rita Dominic.
Open Country Mag champions young creatives through a series of groundbreaking projects, including highlighting rising literary voices with The Next Generation special issues, co-facilitating Nigeria’s first-ever bestseller list with bookstore Rovingheights, and mentoring new talents in art, fashion, music, film, and media with the OCM Curatorial Fellowship.
