Onome Amuge
Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming publication of BENEATH THE SURFACE: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a new collection of essays by DDakuku Peterside. Peterside, a renowned syndicated columnist, author, public policy expert, and specialist in turnaround management, offers a comprehensive look at Nigeria’s multifaceted reality.
The book is scheduled for an international and Nigerian release in October 2025, with public presentations planned in Lagos and Abuja.
Described as a highly anticipated work, “Beneath the Surface” aims to provide an unvarnished truth about the nation. The collection discusses a wide array of topics, from the intricacies of Nigeria’s economy and governance to the vibrant spirit of its youth and the complexities of leadership. It also addresses the scars of conflict and Nigeria’s dynamic role on the world stage, promising a 360-degree perspective that leaves no aspect unexplored.
The publishers anticipate that the essays, characterised by their penetrating insight and unwavering thoroughness, will deliver a powerful exposé of Nigeria’s reality. The compilation is expected to spark critical conversations on economics and politics, challenging preconceived notions and revealing “the authentic soul of a nation on the rise. Masobe Books positions Beneath the Surface as the key to unlocking the vibrant, complex, and ever-evolving narrative of an introspective look at Nigeria.
The forthcoming publication suggests a timely contribution to the discourse surrounding Nigeria’s development and future trajectory.
P.L.O. Lumumba, Kenyan lawyer and revered activist, described the book as a manual that every conscientious person in authority should read.Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto appraised the publication as a window for future exploration of the options for a new Nigeria.
