Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki or Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald is a Nigerian speculative fiction writer and editor.
Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki | |
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| Born | Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria.[1] |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Lagos, Lagos.[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Genre | Science fiction, Fantasy and Horror |
| Notable works | Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon |
| Years active | 2018 — Present |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Award | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Witching Hour | Best short story | Nommo Award | Won | Notes | [3] |
| 2020 | Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon | Best short story | Nommo Award | Nominated | ... | [4] |
| 2021 | Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon | Short fiction | British Science Fiction Association Award | Notes | Nominated | [5] |
| 2020 | Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction From Africa and the African Diaspora | Best Anthology | This Is Horror | Nominated | Notes | [6] |
| 2021 | Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon | Nebula Award for Best Novella | Nebula Award | Nominated | Finalist level. | [7][8] |
| 2021 | Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction From Africa and the African Diaspora | Best Anthology | Locus Award | Nominated | Top Ten | [9] |
| 2021 | Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction From Africa and the African Diaspora | Best Anthology | British Fantasy Award | Nominated | Not yet finalised. | [10] |
| 2021 | Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon | Short fiction | Theodore Sturgeon Award | Not yet finalised. | Nominated | [11] |
His fiction and non-fiction have appeared Omenana Magazine, Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores, Tor.com, Strange Horizons, Uncanny Magazine, NBC and more. He is a member of the African Speculative Fiction Society, SFWA, HWA, and Codex Writers Group.
Bibliography
Fiction — Short Stories
- Oghenechovwe Donald, Ekepki (2018). The Witching Hour. Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores.
- Oghenechovwe Donald, Ekpeki (2019). The Mannequin Challenge. Omenana Magazine.
Novellas
- Oghenechovwe Donald, Ekpeki (2021). O2 Arena. Galaxy's Edge, Issue 53
- Oghenechovwe Donald, Ekepki (2020). Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon. Auriela Leo.
Anthologies
- Oghenechovwe Donald, Ekpeki (2022). Bridging Worlds: Global Conversations on Creating Pan-African Speculative Literature In A Pandemic (2022). Jembefola Press
- Oghenechovwe Donald, Ekpeki (2021). The Year's Best African Speculative Fiction (2021). Jembefola Press.
- Oghenechovwe Donald, Ekpeki (2020). Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction From Africa and the African Diaspora. Auriela Leo.
References
- Ekpeki, Oghenechovwe Donald (December 20, 2021). "Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki: Decolonizing the Mind". Locus Magazine. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- Ekpeki, Oghenechovwe Donald (November 23, 2019). ""How Grandma's Stories Made Me A Writer"" (Interview). Interviewed by Kwaifa, Aliyu. Daily Trust. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- "The 2019 Nommo Award Winners - African Speculative Fiction Society". www.africansfs.com.
- "Nomination Result for 2020 Long list". Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- Murua, James (February 25, 2021). "African writers on British Science Fiction Awards 2020 shortlists".
- "2020 This Is Horror Award Nominees". Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- "Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald: Past noinations and wins". Nebula Awards. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- "Nebula Awards 2021". www.sfadb.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- "2021 Locus Award Top Ten Finalist". Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- "British Fantasy Award 2021 Announced". Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- OGUNYEMI, ERNEST (February 25, 2021). "Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Shortlisted for Theodore Sturgeon Award 2021".
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