Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon

Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon is a fantasy novella by Nigerian speculative fiction writer Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki. It was first published in the 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.[1][2][3][4]

Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon
AuthorOghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
SeriesDominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora
Release number
5
GenreFantasy/Science fiction
PublisherAurelia Leo
Publication date
August 17, 2020
Media typePrint (Paperback), E-book
AwardsOtherwise Award
Nommo Award

Plot summary

The novel 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][6] it was also shortlisted for Theodore Sturgeon Award[7][8] It was also nominated for the BSFA Award.[9][10] It won the 2020 Otherwise Award in 2021.[11][12]

References
  1. "Review: Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora (Volume One) ⋆ Stelliform Press". July 11, 2020.
  2. "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki". Worlds Without End.
  3. Uckelman, Sara L. (August 12, 2020). "REVIEW: "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of the Imadeyunuagbon" by Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald".
  4. Wilson, Aigner Loren (February 10, 2021). "Your Guide to Africanfuturist Science Fiction". Tor.com.
  5. Fictions, © 2021 Science; America, Fantasy Writers of; SFWA®, Inc; Fiction, Nebula Awards® are registered trademarks of Science; America, Fantasy Writers of; SFWA, Inc Opinions expressed on this web site are not necessarily those of. "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon". The Nebula Awards®.
  6. Asher-Perrin, Emmet (June 6, 2021). "Here Are the Winners of the 2020 Nebula Awards". Tor.com.
  7. "Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Shortlisted for Theodore Sturgeon Award 2021". Open Country Mag. July 8, 2021.
  8. Liptak, Andrew (July 7, 2021). "Here Are the Finalists for the 2021 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award". Tor.com.
  9. "2020 BSFA Shortlist". February 18, 2021.
  10. Liptak, Andrew (April 5, 2021). "Here Are the 2020 BSFA Award Winners". Tor.com.
  11. Nathaniel, Soonest (September 8, 2021). "Nigeria's Oghenechovwe Ekpeki Wins $1,000 International Writing Prize". Channels Television. Retrieved September 9, 2021. Nigeria’s Oghenechovwe Ekpeki Wins $1,000 International Writing Prize
  12. Lothian, Alexis (September 7, 2021). "Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki wins 2020 Otherwise Award for "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon"! Honor List announced". Otherwise Award. Retrieved September 9, 2021.


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