Africanfuturism Short Stories

Exploring new, contemporary and classic African short story writing envisaging futures, following the success of Black Sci-Fi and First Peoples Shared Stories.

Kenya's 'This is Africa' defines Africanfuturism as located in "the African point of view, experience, culture, themes, and history with technology based in Africa". So this new sister to Afrofuturism Short Stories focuses on stories that are set in and about Africa – whether that's a future Africa, an alternative Africa or a parallel Africa.

With a Foreword by Minister Faust, an Introduction by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, and Chinelo Onwualu as Associate Editor.

Building on our successful Black Sci-Fi Short Stories, African Ghost Short Stories, First Peoples Shared Stories and soon-to-publish Afrofuturism Short Stories, we give you Africanfuturism Short Stories, with fresh stories from open submissions and by invitation, plus some classics.

This is Africa, based in Kenya, defines Africanfuturism as located in "the African point of view, experience, culture, themes, and history with technology based in Africa". So, while it shares similarities with its sister title Afrofuturism Short Stories, this new collection focuses on stories that are set in and about Africa – whether that's a future Africa, an alternative Africa or a parallel Africa. The genre leans towards science fiction rather than fantasy, and towards positive scenarios and concepts, but of course is open to interpretation: the publication of both books offers a dialogue that explores tradition and influence, and fresh insights both about our past, and visions of our future.

The authors included in this book are: A.A. Ademola, Busayo Akinmoju, Rafeeat Aliyu, J.J. Alleson, Chidera Solomon Anikpe, Kemi Ashing-Giwa, T.J. Benson, Mwenya S. Chikwa, Kemi Cole, Martin Egblewogbe, Minister Faust, Andrea Hairston, T.L. Huchu, Somto Ihezue, Adelehin Ijasan, Arekpitan Ikhenaode, Osahon Ize-Iyamu, Shingai Njeri Kagunda, B.T. Karuma, Biram Mboob, Carol Mbugua, Ben Murigu, Vanessa Musyoki , V.H. Ncube, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, Tariro Ndoro, Muthi Nhlema, C.M. Nomxolisi, Uchechukwu Nwaka, Mazi Nwonwu , Efe Tokunbo Okogu, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Temitayo Olofinlua, Elaine Omwango, Hannah Onoguwe, Adebola Rayo, Mimi Romanus, Femi Salami, Kenechukwu Udoetuk. The stories from these authors appear alongside two extracts from novels by Kojo Laing and Tlotlo Tsamaase.

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