The African Speculative Fiction Society has announced the Nommo Awards 2024 Winners.

At the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention held in Glasgow, Scotland, the African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) announced the winners of the 2024 Nommo Awards. 

The African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) is a membership organisation of African writers, editors, comic and graphic artists, and filmmakers in the fields of speculative fiction such as fantasy, science fiction, stories that draw on traditions, horror and philosophical fiction.

Previous winners have included; Nnedi Okorafor, Tade Thompson, Akwaeke Emezi, Tochi Onyebuchi, Lesley Nneka Arimah, Nana Akosua Hanson, Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald, Innocent Chizaram Ilo, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Chikodili Emelumadu, Nerine Dorman, T. L. Huchu, Nnedi Okorafor, Roye Okupe, and Pemi Aguda.

The shortlist for this year included names like Ukamaka Olisakwe, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Eugen Bacon, and many others. You can read the complete list of the 2024 shortlisted Nommo Awards finalists here. 

The 2024 Nommo Awards Winners

• Best Novel: Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, Wole Talabi
• Best Novella: “Undulation”, Stephen Embleton (MOTHERSOUND: The Sauútiverse Anthology)

• Best Short Story:  “A Name Is a Plea and a Prophecy”, Gabrielle Emem Harry

• Best Graphic Novel:

Grimm’s Assistant, Mamode Ogbewele (GlobalComix)

WindMaker Vol. 1, Roye Okupe, Sunkanmi Akinboye (illustrator), Toyin Ajetunmobi (colorist), Godwin Akpan (cover artist) (Dark Horse

Congratulations to all the winners! We recommend reading Where to Gey Story Ideas for your own award-winning story.