In this Afrofuturist novella, a mysterious girl named Sankofa roams Ghana with a deadly aura that can kill with a touch. Once an ordinary child, she gains supernatural abilities after discovering a strange alien object. Now feared and revered, she journeys across a richly imagined future landscape to find the truth behind her powers. Remote Control is a haunting, lyrical tale of identity, grief, and loneliness. Okorafor blends technology with folklore, offering a meditative, emotionally resonant story that explores what it means to be human in a world transformed by tech and trauma.
About Nnedi Okorafor
A Nigerian-American author known for her award-winning science fiction and fantasy that blends African mythology, culture, and futurism. Her novels, such as Who Fears Death and the Binti novella trilogy, feature compelling characters, unique world-building rooted in African traditions, and explorations of identity, race, and the intersection of technology and spirituality. Okorafor's imaginative storytelling has made her a significant voice in contemporary speculative fiction.
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