Nnedi Okorafor
Nigerian American writer of science fiction and fantasy (born 1974)
Biography
Nnedimma Nkemdili "Nnedi" Okorafor (formerly Okorafor-Mbachu; born April 8, 1974) is a Nigerian American writer of science fiction and fantasy for both children and adults. She is best known for her Binti Series and her novels Who Fears Death, Zahrah the Windseeker, Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, Lagoon and Remote Control. She has also written for comics and film.
Her writing is Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism, both terms she coined and is heavily influenced by her dual Nigerian and American heritage. She is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Eisner Award and World Fantasy Award. She is considered to be among the third generation of Nigerian writers. Okorafor was inducted by the Museum of Pop Culture into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2024.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- University at Buffalo
Notable works
- Nsibidi Scripts
- Binti
- Akata Woman
- Akata Warrior
- Akata Witch
- The Book of Phoenix
- Ikenga
- Lagoon
- The Shadow Speaker
- Who Fears Death
Genres
- feminist science fiction
- science fiction literature
- fantasy
Awards & honours (12)
- World Fantasy Award for Best Novel
- Nebula Award for Best Novella
- Hugo Award for Best Novella
- Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa
- OkayAfrica 100 Women
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book
- Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album — Reprint
- Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story
- Imaginales award for best foreign-language novel
- Nommo Novella Award
- Nommo Graphic Novel Award
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Quick answers about Nnedi Okorafor
- How old is Nnedi Okorafor?
- Nnedi Okorafor is 52 years old (born April 8, 1974).
- When is Nnedi Okorafor's birthday?
- Nnedi Okorafor was born on April 8, 1974.
- Where was Nnedi Okorafor born?
- Nnedi Okorafor was born in Cincinnati.
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- Nnedi Okorafor's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Nnedi Okorafor's nationality?
- Nnedi Okorafor is a citizen of United States, Nigeria.
- What does Nnedi Okorafor do?
- Nnedi Okorafor is known as novelist, writer, science fiction writer, children's writer.
