| Author | Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora |
| Release number | 5 |
| Genre | Fantasy/Science fiction |
| Publisher | Aurelia Leo |
| Publication date | 17 August 2020 |
| Publication place | Nigeria |
| Media type | Print (Paperback), E-book |
| Awards | Otherwise Award Nommo Award |
Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon is a fantasy novella by Nigerian speculative fiction writer Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki. It was first published Selene Quarterly in August 2019,[1] and republished in Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction From Africa and the African Diaspora anthology which was published by Aurelia Leo in 2020. The novella received critical reviews.[2][3][4]
Plot summary
The novella is set in a post-apocalyptic world particularly after one of the world wars. After the war, the remains of Africa settled in Ife-Iyoku, a place in the Oyo Empire.
Reception
It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novella.[5] it was also shortlisted for Theodore Sturgeon Award[6][7] It was also nominated for the BSFA Award.[8][9] It won the 2020 Otherwise Award[10][11] and the 2021 Nommo Award for Best Novella.[12]
References
- Ibeh, Chukwuebuka (22 May 2020). "LongList for the 2020 Nommo Awards for Speculative Fiction". Brittle Paper. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- "Review: Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora (Volume One) ⋆ Stelliform Press". 11 July 2020.
- Uckelman, Sara L. (12 August 2020). "REVIEW: "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of the Imadeyunuagbon" by Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald". SFF Reviews.
- Wilson, Aigner Loren (10 February 2021). "Your Guide to Africanfuturist Science Fiction". Tor.com.
- Asher-Perrin, Emmet (6 June 2021). "Here Are the Winners of the 2020 Nebula Awards". Tor.com.
- "Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Shortlisted for Theodore Sturgeon Award 2021". Open Country Mag. 8 July 2021.
- Liptak, Andrew (7 July 2021). "Here Are the Finalists for the 2021 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award". Tor.com.
- "2020 BSFA Shortlist". 18 February 2021.
- Liptak, Andrew (5 April 2021). "Here Are the 2020 BSFA Award Winners". Tor.com.
- Nathaniel, Soonest (8 September 2021). "Nigeria's Oghenechovwe Ekpeki Wins $1,000 International Writing Prize". Channels Television. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
Nigeria's Oghenechovwe Ekpeki Wins $1,000 International Writing Prize
- Lothian, Alexis (7 September 2021). "Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki wins 2020 Otherwise Award for "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon"! Honor List announced". Otherwise Award. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- Ibeh, Chukwuebuka (21 December 2021). "The African Speculative Fiction Society Announces the Winners of the 2021 Nommo Awards". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 27 January 2022.