The organisation of African writers, artists, editors, and publishers in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related genres.
ASFS Statement on Member Code of Conduct
We are aware of the specific allegations regarding ethics violations and appropriation reported, and other public concerns, related to one of our members and a Nommo Awards recipient, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki.
We are also aware of the investigation and decision made by SFWA, however, we have not received complete information from all the parties involved, or a response from Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki.
As a membership organisation of African writers and artists, we are committed to upholding standards that foster respect and integrity, and do not condone behaviour that causes harm or risk to any person, in any form, nor practices that seek to appropriate and erase other authors’ work, or any other allegations. [Read statement in full here]
Winners of the 7th Nommo Awards 2024
The Best in Speculative Fiction by Africans
ILUBE AWARD FOR BEST SPECULATIVE FICTION NOVEL
Shigdi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
WOLE TALABI
Published by DAW (USA), Gollancz (UK), Masobe (Nigeria)
BEST NOVELLA
Undulation
STEPHEN UMBLETON
Published in Mothersound: The Sauútiverse Anthology, Android Press
BEST SHORT STORY
A Name is a Plea and a Prophecy
GABRIELLE EMEM HARRY
Published in Strange Horizons
BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL
JOINT WINNER
Grimm's Assistant
MAMODE OGBEWELE & CHIGOZIE AMADI (ARTIST)
Published in Mode Comics
BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL
JOINT WINNER
WindMaker (Volume 1)
ROYE OKUPE & SUNKANMI AKINBOYE (ARTIST)
Published by Dark Horse Comics, 2022
Previous 2022 Nommo Awards Winners
Announced at Chicon8, the World Science Fiction Convention held in Chicago, USA
Ilube Best Novel
Library of the Dead by T L Huchu
Best Novella
Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor
Best Short Story
Masquerade Season by Pemi Aguda
