explorer / books · 2024
Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
Wole Talabi’s only award entry in this dataset.
Published 2023 by DAW Books · 320 pages
Nebula · 2024
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Synopsis
Shigidi, a minor nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, falls in love with Nneoma, a rogue succubus, and together they plan to steal a powerful artifact — the brass head of Obalufon. Their heist takes them from the spirit realm of Yoruba mythology to the streets of modern London in a tale blending African mythology with corporate espionage.
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