Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki or Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald (born 19 January) is a Nigerian speculative fiction writer, editor and publisher who is the first African-born Black author to win a Nebula Award. He's also received a World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Otherwise Award, and two Nommo Awards along with being a multi-time finalist for a number of other honors including the Hugo Award.
Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki | |
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| Born | 19 January Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Author |
| Education | University of Lagos, Lagos |
| Genre | Science fiction, fantasy, horror |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Notable works | Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon |
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Ekpeki frequently writes about disability, class, inequality and other issues related to both colonization and decolonization. He also coined the term afropantheology, which is a distinct genre of speculative fiction "conceived to capture the gamut of African works which, though having fantasy elements, are additionally imbued with African spiritual realities."