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A deluxe edition of new writing and tales rooted in ancient culture, this volume explores the deep-seated supernatural element in African storytelling: from the spirits and ancestors of folklore to the vibrantly modern ghosts of today's horror. New and contemporary stories from African voices complement poignant folktales from around the continent.
About the author
Nuzo Onoh is a Nigerian-British writer of speculative fiction and pioneer of the African horror genre. Hailed as the ‘Queen of African Horror’, her narratives showcase both the beautiful and horrific in African culture. A Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, her works have featured in numerous magazines, podcasts, and anthologies.
Divine Che Neba is an Associate Professor of African and Comparative Literature in the University of Yaounde I. He promotes African Literature through lectures, publications and ethno-anthropological surveys and has also explored minority and subversive literatures. He has published in renowned national and international journals.
Chinelo Onwualu is a Nigerian writer and editor living in Toronto. She’s the nonfiction editor of Anathema Magazine, and co-founder of Omenana, a magazine of African Speculative Fiction. Her writing has featured in publications such as Slate, Uncanny, and Strange Horizons and she has been nominated for several awards.
Summary
A deluxe edition of new writing and tales rooted in ancient culture, this volume explores the deep-seated supernatural element in African storytelling: from the spirits and ancestors of folklore to the vibrantly modern ghosts of today's horror. New and contemporary stories from African voices complement poignant folktales from around the continent.
