Nnedi Okorafor, PhD
@nnedi.bsky.social
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Nnedi Okorafor, PhD
@nnedi.bsky.social
· Nov 24
This was my response in The Guardian 3 years ago when I was asked if my work was a response to the prevalence of whiteness in science fiction.
I’m totally patting “January 2021 Nnedi” on the back. Yes, Nnedi. So much yes, 🙌🏾 :
I’m totally patting “January 2021 Nnedi” on the back. Yes, Nnedi. So much yes, 🙌🏾 :
Today was amazing and I’m too tired to post about it (I’m in Los Angeles).
However, here’s a magnificent creature of a clock I saw before the event (yes, its pendulum was swinging 🕰️🦄):
However, here’s a magnificent creature of a clock I saw before the event (yes, its pendulum was swinging 🕰️🦄):
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Today was amazing and I’m too tired to post about it (I’m in Los Angeles).
However, here’s a magnificent creature of a clock I saw before the event (yes, its pendulum was swinging 🕰️🦄):
However, here’s a magnificent creature of a clock I saw before the event (yes, its pendulum was swinging 🕰️🦄):
![Trump is a ra[c or p]ist](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gmhxpqkwq54lg6c2haaq5wqk/bafkreiacnz4djj7xwb3em34euarsk6b4l2mw5dy4w57if2dognzgkbn42m@jpeg)
Anyone know what this raptor is? I saw it while driving and couldn’t get decent footage.
Turkey vulture? It was huge, but expansive wingspan! I don’t see whatever this one is often around here (Tempe, AZ).
Turkey vulture? It was huge, but expansive wingspan! I don’t see whatever this one is often around here (Tempe, AZ).
February 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Anyone know what this raptor is? I saw it while driving and couldn’t get decent footage.
Turkey vulture? It was huge, but expansive wingspan! I don’t see whatever this one is often around here (Tempe, AZ).
Turkey vulture? It was huge, but expansive wingspan! I don’t see whatever this one is often around here (Tempe, AZ).
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I’m an artist. Here is my art.
February 6, 2026 at 8:57 AM
I’m an artist. Here is my art.
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Oooh man, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives is a FANTASTIC read!! Buckle your seatbelt, 😆!
February 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Oooh man, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives is a FANTASTIC read!! Buckle your seatbelt, 😆!
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Grade A #BookReview: The Daughter Who Remains by Nnedi Okorafor @nnedi.bsky.social @dawbooks.bsky.social #SheWhoKnows #WhoFearsDeath #sciencefiction #sciencefantasy #AfricanFuturism #booksky
Grade A #BookReview: The Daughter Who Remains by Nnedi Okorafor
My Review: This final novella in the She Who Knows trilogy brings the story of Najeeba, the ‘she who knows’ of the series title, full circle, back to the place - if not the time or even the world - where she began in the opening book, also titled She Who Knows after Najeeba herself. Najeeba’s first daughter was Onyesonwu, …
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Grade A #BookReview: The Daughter Who Remains by Nnedi Okorafor @nnedi.bsky.social @dawbooks.bsky.social #SheWhoKnows #WhoFearsDeath #sciencefiction #sciencefantasy #AfricanFuturism #booksky
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I am not going to repost the vile and racist image that Trump posted last night of President & First Lady Obama because it is beyond disgusting. Trump is a vile racist as is every Republican that continues to support him. I don’t want to hear mumbling from Mike Johnson or stoic silence from Thune.
February 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
I am not going to repost the vile and racist image that Trump posted last night of President & First Lady Obama because it is beyond disgusting. Trump is a vile racist as is every Republican that continues to support him. I don’t want to hear mumbling from Mike Johnson or stoic silence from Thune.
I’m Nigeria. 🇳🇬
I’m American. 🇺🇸
Also known as Naijamerican (one word, because it is its own 1 thing).
Two well-used passports.
Two cultures, that make one culture.
Imo state is the place.
Both parents, grandparents, etc are Igbo. 🩸
Two eyes, one point of view (occupied by international masquerades).
I’m American. 🇺🇸
Also known as Naijamerican (one word, because it is its own 1 thing).
Two well-used passports.
Two cultures, that make one culture.
Imo state is the place.
Both parents, grandparents, etc are Igbo. 🩸
Two eyes, one point of view (occupied by international masquerades).
place.mm
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I’m Nigeria. 🇳🇬
I’m American. 🇺🇸
Also known as Naijamerican (one word, because it is its own 1 thing).
Two well-used passports.
Two cultures, that make one culture.
Imo state is the place.
Both parents, grandparents, etc are Igbo. 🩸
Two eyes, one point of view (occupied by international masquerades).
I’m American. 🇺🇸
Also known as Naijamerican (one word, because it is its own 1 thing).
Two well-used passports.
Two cultures, that make one culture.
Imo state is the place.
Both parents, grandparents, etc are Igbo. 🩸
Two eyes, one point of view (occupied by international masquerades).
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Video: Nigerian author Nnedi Okorafor reveals doubts over Marvel’s Black Panther
“Why would a nation with that level of power and technology stay quiet while the rest of Africa was being colonised and brutalised?”
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“Why would a nation with that level of power and technology stay quiet while the rest of Africa was being colonised and brutalised?”
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February 5, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Video: Nigerian author Nnedi Okorafor reveals doubts over Marvel’s Black Panther
“Why would a nation with that level of power and technology stay quiet while the rest of Africa was being colonised and brutalised?”
chatnewstv.com/video-nigeri...
“Why would a nation with that level of power and technology stay quiet while the rest of Africa was being colonised and brutalised?”
chatnewstv.com/video-nigeri...
Just a soothing few seconds of a male Anna’s hummingbird singing the song of his people.
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Just a soothing few seconds of a male Anna’s hummingbird singing the song of his people.
Just posted something on Instagram and noticed that the post that is just a photo of my hand has been viewed 76,000 times, wth?!? Why????? 😳
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Just posted something on Instagram and noticed that the post that is just a photo of my hand has been viewed 76,000 times, wth?!? Why????? 😳
Consistently, I loathe the way older male characters in TV and film are written to detest/look down own/NOT SEE women who are the same age as they are. It's toxic (because what must the man think of himself if he sees women his own age this way?!), gross and hypocritical.
February 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Consistently, I loathe the way older male characters in TV and film are written to detest/look down own/NOT SEE women who are the same age as they are. It's toxic (because what must the man think of himself if he sees women his own age this way?!), gross and hypocritical.
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My daughter and I are thinking of selling some signed/adorned copies of the complete SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy (maybe even the whole “Mystic Points” series— the trilogy + Who Fears Death + The Book of Phoenix) once I have the final volume…just need to get our plan together, 😊. Will keep you posted.
February 4, 2026 at 4:55 AM
My daughter and I are thinking of selling some signed/adorned copies of the complete SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy (maybe even the whole “Mystic Points” series— the trilogy + Who Fears Death + The Book of Phoenix) once I have the final volume…just need to get our plan together, 😊. Will keep you posted.
My daughter and I are thinking of selling some signed/adorned copies of the complete SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy (maybe even the whole “Mystic Points” series— the trilogy + Who Fears Death + The Book of Phoenix) once I have the final volume…just need to get our plan together, 😊. Will keep you posted.
February 4, 2026 at 4:55 AM
My daughter and I are thinking of selling some signed/adorned copies of the complete SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy (maybe even the whole “Mystic Points” series— the trilogy + Who Fears Death + The Book of Phoenix) once I have the final volume…just need to get our plan together, 😊. Will keep you posted.
The rage toward the groundhog this year has been worse than I’ve ever seen it.
I’ve heard Punxsutawney Phil called sooo many names today, including a “raggedy bitch”, 🤣.
People are tired and angry.
I’ve heard Punxsutawney Phil called sooo many names today, including a “raggedy bitch”, 🤣.
People are tired and angry.
February 2, 2026 at 10:27 PM
The rage toward the groundhog this year has been worse than I’ve ever seen it.
I’ve heard Punxsutawney Phil called sooo many names today, including a “raggedy bitch”, 🤣.
People are tired and angry.
I’ve heard Punxsutawney Phil called sooo many names today, including a “raggedy bitch”, 🤣.
People are tired and angry.
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I really enjoyed this story! Thought it was really funny, and I thought the way the main character wrestled with her personal sense of responsibility - and her ultimate decision - was really thoughful.
February 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I really enjoyed this story! Thought it was really funny, and I thought the way the main character wrestled with her personal sense of responsibility - and her ultimate decision - was really thoughful.
All 4 of my 2025 works made Locus Magazine’s Recommended Reading list, 🥰.
Science Fiction:
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR
ONE WAY WITCH (though this novella is way more fantasy than SF, heh)
Illustrated Art & Books:
THE SPACE CAT
Anthologies:
THE BEST AMERICAN SF & FANTASY 2025
You can vote at the link:
Science Fiction:
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR
ONE WAY WITCH (though this novella is way more fantasy than SF, heh)
Illustrated Art & Books:
THE SPACE CAT
Anthologies:
THE BEST AMERICAN SF & FANTASY 2025
You can vote at the link:
2025 Recommended Reading List
Welcome to the Locus Recommended Reading List… We saw some fabulous books come out last year and are so pleased to let you know about them! Our recommendations are compiled annually by the Locus re…
locusmag.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
All 4 of my 2025 works made Locus Magazine’s Recommended Reading list, 🥰.
Science Fiction:
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR
ONE WAY WITCH (though this novella is way more fantasy than SF, heh)
Illustrated Art & Books:
THE SPACE CAT
Anthologies:
THE BEST AMERICAN SF & FANTASY 2025
You can vote at the link:
Science Fiction:
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR
ONE WAY WITCH (though this novella is way more fantasy than SF, heh)
Illustrated Art & Books:
THE SPACE CAT
Anthologies:
THE BEST AMERICAN SF & FANTASY 2025
You can vote at the link:
I’m interviewed in the February 2026 issue of Locus Magazine. Had no time to go over what I said when they sent the draft to me, so it is what it is, I said what I said, 😆.
🦉🕷️🌻👽🤖🦋🐦🔥🌞🪐🧙🏾♀️🤠🌍📚
🦉🕷️🌻👽🤖🦋🐦🔥🌞🪐🧙🏾♀️🤠🌍📚
February 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I’m interviewed in the February 2026 issue of Locus Magazine. Had no time to go over what I said when they sent the draft to me, so it is what it is, I said what I said, 😆.
🦉🕷️🌻👽🤖🦋🐦🔥🌞🪐🧙🏾♀️🤠🌍📚
🦉🕷️🌻👽🤖🦋🐦🔥🌞🪐🧙🏾♀️🤠🌍📚
I’m saving this for when I next get in a heated argument about the Trump Administration with my MAGA relative. I’ll just throw this in the chat and leave.
February 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I’m saving this for when I next get in a heated argument about the Trump Administration with my MAGA relative. I’ll just throw this in the chat and leave.
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That’s not what I’m thinking. I don’t think anyone’s passing needs to serve a purpose for other people.
I’m thinking more about what these unfinished-stories do mentally to people who are inundated with the passing of people they know every day. It’s manipulative clickbait that leaves people hurt.
I’m thinking more about what these unfinished-stories do mentally to people who are inundated with the passing of people they know every day. It’s manipulative clickbait that leaves people hurt.
February 1, 2026 at 7:46 PM
That’s not what I’m thinking. I don’t think anyone’s passing needs to serve a purpose for other people.
I’m thinking more about what these unfinished-stories do mentally to people who are inundated with the passing of people they know every day. It’s manipulative clickbait that leaves people hurt.
I’m thinking more about what these unfinished-stories do mentally to people who are inundated with the passing of people they know every day. It’s manipulative clickbait that leaves people hurt.
Now more than ever people's passings are announced without any cause of death. Honestly, I'd rather just never know if the detaisl can't be released, I don't care how that sounds.
February 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Now more than ever people's passings are announced without any cause of death. Honestly, I'd rather just never know if the detaisl can't be released, I don't care how that sounds.
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Whenever I think of that blue door, I think of this photo, 🤭.
Whenever I think of that blue door, I think of this photo, 🤭.
February 1, 2026 at 5:13 AM
🤐
Whenever I think of that blue door, I think of this photo, 🤭.
Whenever I think of that blue door, I think of this photo, 🤭.
I was fine with walking here because Pennywise is in Derry, Maine and Dementors are in the UK, 😆.
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
I was fine with walking here because Pennywise is in Derry, Maine and Dementors are in the UK, 😆.
Hilariously immature graffiti, 😆.
Probably sprayed by a twelve-year-old boy. And yes, it said “PENIS” next to that crude drawing of one with hairy balls, lol.
Probably sprayed by a twelve-year-old boy. And yes, it said “PENIS” next to that crude drawing of one with hairy balls, lol.
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Hilariously immature graffiti, 😆.
Probably sprayed by a twelve-year-old boy. And yes, it said “PENIS” next to that crude drawing of one with hairy balls, lol.
Probably sprayed by a twelve-year-old boy. And yes, it said “PENIS” next to that crude drawing of one with hairy balls, lol.
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This book is utterly amazing. I usually read nonfiction, but this fell into my hands, “accidentally,”and I’m blown away, and deeply grateful. Opened my mind in wholly new ways. Thank you, @nnedi.bsky.social #booksky
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
"Her best work yet... about fame and family, culture and change, the power of story, the writer’s...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:40 AM
This book is utterly amazing. I usually read nonfiction, but this fell into my hands, “accidentally,”and I’m blown away, and deeply grateful. Opened my mind in wholly new ways. Thank you, @nnedi.bsky.social #booksky