Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon explained

Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon
Author:Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Country:Nigeria
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
Pub Date:17 August 2020
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 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] [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[11] [12] and the 2021 Nommo Award for Best Novella.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22 May 2020. LongList for the 2020 Nommo Awards for Speculative Fiction. Chukwuebuka. Ibeh. 4 February 2022. Brittle Paper. en-US. 4 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204182722/https://brittlepaper.com/2020/04/long-list-for-the-2020-nommo-awards-for-speculative-fiction/. live.
  2. Web site: Review: Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora (Volume One) ⋆ Stelliform Press. 11 July 2020.
  3. Web site: REVIEW: "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of the Imadeyunuagbon" by Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald. Sara L.. Uckelman. 12 August 2020. SFF Reviews.
  4. Web site: Your Guide to Africanfuturist Science Fiction. Aigner Loren. Wilson. 10 February 2021. Tor.com.
  5. Web site: Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon. © 2021 Science. Fictions. Fantasy Writers of. America. Inc. SFWA®. Nebula Awards® are registered trademarks of Science. Fiction. Fantasy Writers of. America. Inc Opinions expressed on this web site are not necessarily those of. SFWA. The Nebula Awards®.
  6. Web site: Here Are the Winners of the 2020 Nebula Awards. Emmet. Asher-Perrin. 6 June 2021. Tor.com.
  7. Web site: Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Shortlisted for Theodore Sturgeon Award 2021. 8 July 2021. Open Country Mag.
  8. Web site: Here Are the Finalists for the 2021 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award. Andrew. Liptak. 7 July 2021. Tor.com.
  9. Web site: 2020 BSFA Shortlist. 18 February 2021.
  10. Web site: Here Are the 2020 BSFA Award Winners. Andrew. Liptak. 5 April 2021. Tor.com.
  11. Web site: Nigeria's Oghenechovwe Ekpeki Wins $1,000 International Writing Prize. Soonest. Nathaniel. Channels Television. 8 September 2021. 9 September 2021. Nigeria's Oghenechovwe Ekpeki Wins $1,000 International Writing Prize.
  12. Web site: Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki wins 2020 Otherwise Award for "Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon"! Honor List announced. Alexis. Lothian. Otherwise Award. 7 September 2021. 9 September 2021.
  13. Web site: The African Speculative Fiction Society Announces the Winners of the 2021 Nommo Awards. Chukwuebuka. Ibeh. 21 December 2021. Brittle Paper. 27 January 2022.

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