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Wole Talabi

    Wole Talabi is a Nigerian author whose short fiction has appeared in prominent science fiction and fantasy magazines. His writing often delves into the complex interplay between technology, human nature, and societal challenges. Talabi's style is precise and insightful, exploring unexpected facets of the human experience and revealing profound truths about our existence. His work prompts reflection on the future and our place within it.

    Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
    Shigidi
    Convergence Problems
    • Convergence Problems is a new short story collection from award-winning, Nebula-nominated Nigerian author Wole Talabi.

      Convergence Problems
      4.1
    • Shigidi

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A bold new contemporary fantasy from an awards-winning author, reminiscent of Master of Djinn and The City We Became.

      Shigidi
      3.3
    • Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The Nommo Award Winner. The Nebula Award Finalist. The World Fantasy Award Finalist. The British Science Fiction Award Nominee. A contemporary fantasy filled with the mythos of Nigeria. Shigidi is the god of nightmares. Once a feared and powerful member of the Yoruba spirit world, these days he haunts people for scraps of power, which he must give up to the executives of the Orisha Spirit Company. Nneoma is a deadly succubus. Fierce, independent and unpredictable, she's not afraid to take dangerous risks to free herself from the mistakes of her past. Two soulmates. One bid for freedom. To gain the independence they both desire, the two of them are about to embark on a heist that spans both the real world and the spiritual world. But they'll find far more than they bargained for in the depths of the British Museum . . . A supernatural adventure novel rich in Nigerian mythology, and an eviscerating examination of cultural theft in the real world. This is perfect for fans of P. Djeli Clark, Nnedi Okorafor and Ben Aaronovitch.

      Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
      3.6