Nnedi Okorafor, PhD
@nnedi.bsky.social
*THE* Naijamerican PhD-holding, World Fantasy, multi-Hugo, Nebula, Eisner Award-winning, New York Times bestselling rudimentary cyborg writer, nnedi.com
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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, 🙌🏾 :
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30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #ReadingWomen 💙📚
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #ReadingWomen 💙📚
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Book review: REMOTE CONTROL is hard to pin down, especially without giving spoilers. It explores so many things from loss to identity to the power burning in Sankofka's body.
The story may not go where you expect it, but I highly recommend giving this novella a try. 💙📚
The story may not go where you expect it, but I highly recommend giving this novella a try. 💙📚
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Book review: REMOTE CONTROL is hard to pin down, especially without giving spoilers. It explores so many things from loss to identity to the power burning in Sankofka's body.
The story may not go where you expect it, but I highly recommend giving this novella a try. 💙📚
The story may not go where you expect it, but I highly recommend giving this novella a try. 💙📚
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Cat agus róbóchat.
What this photo is screaming: Neither of us care that you have jet lag, go to sleep, Nnedi. Now.
December 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Cat agus róbóchat.
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DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by @nnedi.bsky.social is one of the most fun books I’ve read all year. A family drama, a post-human sci-fi story, a reflection on our parasocial age and a meta-story about storytelling itself all wrapped up in one. Loved it and could hardly put it down.
December 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by @nnedi.bsky.social is one of the most fun books I’ve read all year. A family drama, a post-human sci-fi story, a reflection on our parasocial age and a meta-story about storytelling itself all wrapped up in one. Loved it and could hardly put it down.
What this photo is screaming: Neither of us care that you have jet lag, go to sleep, Nnedi. Now.
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
What this photo is screaming: Neither of us care that you have jet lag, go to sleep, Nnedi. Now.
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Congrats 🎉 to ASU English Professor @nnedi.bsky.social, whose novel "Death of the Author" was named among the best fiction of 2025 by @readbookpage.bsky.social.
See the full list: ow.ly/WIHk50XAjC9 #ASUHumanities
See the full list: ow.ly/WIHk50XAjC9 #ASUHumanities
The Best Fiction of 2025
The greatest novels of 2024 were notably unafraid to rewrite the past. Even better: Many of them made us laugh along the way.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Congrats 🎉 to ASU English Professor @nnedi.bsky.social, whose novel "Death of the Author" was named among the best fiction of 2025 by @readbookpage.bsky.social.
See the full list: ow.ly/WIHk50XAjC9 #ASUHumanities
See the full list: ow.ly/WIHk50XAjC9 #ASUHumanities
My novel DEATH OF THE AUTHOR is one of Scientific American’s Best Fiction of the Year, 😊.
Scientific American’s Best Fiction of 2025
The 10 best fiction books of 2025, explore far-off planets, future climate catastrophes and more
www.scientificamerican.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
My novel DEATH OF THE AUTHOR is one of Scientific American’s Best Fiction of the Year, 😊.
After being away for nearly two weeks, Neptune is SOOOOOOO happy to have me back, 😊.
December 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
After being away for nearly two weeks, Neptune is SOOOOOOO happy to have me back, 😊.
I traveled across the world and now I’m home, 🤘🏾💃🏿🤘🏾. The cats are ecstatic.
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I traveled across the world and now I’m home, 🤘🏾💃🏿🤘🏾. The cats are ecstatic.
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It was hellish, but I also am grateful and delighted that I got to fly business class on Qatar Airways and use Starlink for a 15 hour flight and see shooting stars and an indoor airport forest. Travel is always many things at once. Nothing to be sorry about; it’s an experience.
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM
It was hellish, but I also am grateful and delighted that I got to fly business class on Qatar Airways and use Starlink for a 15 hour flight and see shooting stars and an indoor airport forest. Travel is always many things at once. Nothing to be sorry about; it’s an experience.
Just landed in Phoenix after 25 hours of flying. On my flight down Kerala to Doha, I had to sit beside a mother with a baby who kept trying to grab my face. From Doha to ATL, sat beside a mother with a screaming child who had the nerve to ask me to close my window so her child could sleep (hell no)
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Just landed in Phoenix after 25 hours of flying. On my flight down Kerala to Doha, I had to sit beside a mother with a baby who kept trying to grab my face. From Doha to ATL, sat beside a mother with a screaming child who had the nerve to ask me to close my window so her child could sleep (hell no)
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You should delete your bullshit comment.
December 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
You should delete your bullshit comment.
Discovered this song just before my 14.5 hour flight and have been listening to it on repeat all through. It’s my soundtrack for this trip.
After 20 hours of flight, I’ve got one more flight and it’s delayed. Cranking this song up for the millionth time.
After 20 hours of flight, I’ve got one more flight and it’s delayed. Cranking this song up for the millionth time.
December 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Discovered this song just before my 14.5 hour flight and have been listening to it on repeat all through. It’s my soundtrack for this trip.
After 20 hours of flight, I’ve got one more flight and it’s delayed. Cranking this song up for the millionth time.
After 20 hours of flight, I’ve got one more flight and it’s delayed. Cranking this song up for the millionth time.
The way I just restrained myself.
I deserve an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Fresh, piping hot, absolutely nothing on it, plain AF. Yes, I will reward myself for not going on demon mode.
I deserve an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Fresh, piping hot, absolutely nothing on it, plain AF. Yes, I will reward myself for not going on demon mode.
December 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The way I just restrained myself.
I deserve an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Fresh, piping hot, absolutely nothing on it, plain AF. Yes, I will reward myself for not going on demon mode.
I deserve an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Fresh, piping hot, absolutely nothing on it, plain AF. Yes, I will reward myself for not going on demon mode.
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Bruh…
Just gonna mute you.
I’ve been flying for 20 hours and am waiting on a delayed flight. I have ZERO filter right now.
Just gonna mute you.
I’ve been flying for 20 hours and am waiting on a delayed flight. I have ZERO filter right now.
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Bruh…
Just gonna mute you.
I’ve been flying for 20 hours and am waiting on a delayed flight. I have ZERO filter right now.
Just gonna mute you.
I’ve been flying for 20 hours and am waiting on a delayed flight. I have ZERO filter right now.
On my flight from Kochi, India to Doha, Qatar, I saw six shooting stars. The window seat is everything. 🌠😊
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On my flight from Kochi, India to Doha, Qatar, I saw six shooting stars. The window seat is everything. 🌠😊
The Orchard in Doha, Qatar’s airport. Spending a few hours here is a joy. 🌳
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The Orchard in Doha, Qatar’s airport. Spending a few hours here is a joy. 🌳
The crested auklet is so cheeky. 😆
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
The crested auklet is so cheeky. 😆
This is my second time experiencing Starlink on a flight. Both business and economy have it complimentary. I’m impressed (with the tech, not Musk).
December 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
This is my second time experiencing Starlink on a flight. Both business and economy have it complimentary. I’m impressed (with the tech, not Musk).
Manorama Hortus, Kerala's art & literature festival, was amazing and it was an honor to be invited. 📚
![Manorama Hortus
Celebrates art and literature
[I love the owl; so relevant to me, 😏]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gmhxpqkwq54lg6c2haaq5wqk/bafkreicaufln3wqhddjha26nfshlenitq73a37nook3n2feeswkla6lrpy@jpeg)
December 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Manorama Hortus, Kerala's art & literature festival, was amazing and it was an honor to be invited. 📚
I know this bird! It’s a greater coucal, 😃!
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I know this bird! It’s a greater coucal, 😃!
Not really interested in watching Stranger Things anymore. First season had a vibe. But once it settled into itself, blah, no thanks.
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Not really interested in watching Stranger Things anymore. First season had a vibe. But once it settled into itself, blah, no thanks.
Cool shot of a Brahminy kite in the trees above.
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Cool shot of a Brahminy kite in the trees above.
Witnessed the Thenga Udayal ritual (an offering to Lord Ganesha made by smashing coconuts) yesterday at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple. So exilerating and absolutely unforgettable. I was getting splashed with coconut water, 😆🥥.
And yes, the broken coconuts were immediately gathered right after.
And yes, the broken coconuts were immediately gathered right after.
November 30, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Witnessed the Thenga Udayal ritual (an offering to Lord Ganesha made by smashing coconuts) yesterday at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple. So exilerating and absolutely unforgettable. I was getting splashed with coconut water, 😆🥥.
And yes, the broken coconuts were immediately gathered right after.
And yes, the broken coconuts were immediately gathered right after.
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