Who Fears Death

Who Fears Death is a dystopian fantasy novel set in a post-apocalyptic African landscape. The plot centers on Onyesonwu, a child born to a mother who was raped following the slaughter of her entire tribe. Through the tutelage of a shaman, Onyesonwu learns to harness magical powers to fulfill a destiny of ending the genocide perpetrated against her people.

Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American author recognized for her contributions to speculative fiction. She is a key architect of Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism, frameworks that prioritize African perspectives and spirituality over Western-centric science fiction tropes. Her work frequently examines the intersection of tradition and technology within African settings.