The African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Nommo Awards, recognising the best in African science fiction and fantasy literature.
This announcement, made on the society’s official X handle (@africansfs), highlights the exceptional talent within the African speculative fiction community.
The ASFS, a community of writers, editors, publishers and artists, has announced an impressive selection of works across four categories of Novel, Novella, Graphic Novel and Short Story in the awards that continue to celebrate and elevate the diverse voices and imaginative storytelling that define African speculative fiction.
This year’s shortlists for the Nommo Awards, established to celebrate excellence in African speculative fiction, feature a mix of established authors and emerging talents, reflecting the richness and diversity of African speculative storytelling.
See those who made the list below:
Best Novel
– Bones and Runes by Stephen Embleton
– Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu
– Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name by Ukamaka Olisakwe
– Shigidi and the Brass Head of Olabufon by Wole Talabi
– Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde
– Warrior of the Wind by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Best Novella
– Broken Paradise by Eugen Bacon
– Land of the Awaiting Birth by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Joshua Uchenna Omenga
– The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi
– Undulation by Stephen Embleton
Best Graphic Novel
– Die Strandloper by Daniël Hugo
– Grimm’s Assistant by Mamode Ogbewele
– WindMaker Volume 1 by Roye Okupe, with artist Sunkanmi Akinboye and colourist Toyin Ajetunmobi. Cover Artist: Godwin Akpan
Best Short Story
– “A Name is a Plea and a Prophecy” by Gabrielle Emem Harry
– “Blackwater Children” by Moustapha Mbacké Diop
– “Destiny Delayed” by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
– “Like Stars Daring to Shine” by Somto Ihezue
– “Loom” by Solomon Uhiara
– “My Mother’s Love” by Naomi Eselojor
– “Osimiri” by Chinaza Eziaghighala
– “The Way of Baa’gh” by Cheryl S. Ntumy
The Nommo Awards ceremony promises to be a highlight of the literary calendar, shining a spotlight on the creativity and innovation that African authors bring to the world of science fiction and fantasy.
