“You know how the story ends. He escaped and went on to become the greatest chief Suntown ever had. He never built a shrine or a temple or even a shack in the name of Tia. In the Great Book, her name is never mentioned again. He never mused about her or even asked where she was buried. Tia was a virgin. She was beautiful. She was poor. And she was a girl. It was her duty to sacrifice her life for his.”
Who Fears Death is a speculative fiction novel that delves into the complexities of a society divided by race and gender. The narrative follows Onyesonwu, a young woman who grows up in a world where the Amaro people are enslaved by the Okeke. As she navigates her identity and her place in this world, she discovers her own magical abilities and embarks on a journey to challenge the oppressive status quo. more
Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American science fiction and fantasy writer known for her works that blend African mythology with science fiction elements. Her writing spans various genres, including young adult literature, adult fiction, and short story collections. more
“He'd always known that shit rolled downhill, but he never knew tears did the same thing.”