Tag: fantasy

She got that glow

The Nigeria-rooted academic and writer Nnedi Okorafor has been on a steady climb in the world of literature and entertainment. She graced the red carpet with the man who accompanied her. To many the name of the man, George R.R. Martin, is more famous than Nnedi Okorafor, at least to some. To her fanbase Nnedi … Continue reading She got that glow

In Conversation: Nnedi Okorafor on Venom, George R.R. Martin and

There seems to be no end in publicity for the work of Nnedi Okorafor. She has left her academic career and is now devoted totally to her writing career, a career that doubles as an adventure. In this interview she tells more about her relationship with the man behind Game Of Thrones. His name is … Continue reading In Conversation: Nnedi Okorafor on Venom, George R.R. Martin and

2018 Hugo Awards

In the long list with many categories we find one familiar name, in the category Award for Best Young Adult Book. Her name is Nnedi Okorafor with her Nigerian roots and her roots in traditions that tend to confuse and excite readers, both young and old. The names and books of winner will be made … Continue reading 2018 Hugo Awards

Black Panther’s Badass Female Warriors Are Getting Their Own Spin-Off

Heroes used to be men. With a exception that could be hard to find. Things are changing. More and more heroes are walking and taking action in their femininity. It could be the Amazons in the olden days of the Greek. It could be Lara Croft, even in her re-issue. But now a new set … Continue reading Black Panther’s Badass Female Warriors Are Getting Their Own Spin-Off

This is Afrofuturism

Writers in the field of futurism, or scifi or fantasy. Film producers that put a new world on the screen. Artists that delve into their past and their cultural past and project their fantasies in the future. Art is on the move, fast forward. In this article you will some highlights of this movement to … Continue reading This is Afrofuturism

“Mother of Invention”

There seems to be no end to the creativity of the writer Nnedi Okorafor, who has strong roots in Nigeria, but also in the future. It is a very intruiging combination: Nigeria and the future. She writes about it like literary superwoman. Here you find a recent short story by her. Do not confuse this … Continue reading “Mother of Invention”