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ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2600| Title: | Afro-science fiction: A study of Nnendi Okorafor’s What Sunny saw in the flames and Lagoon |
| Authors: | Aiyetoro, Mary Bosede Olaoye, Elizabeth Olubukola |
| Keywords: | Afro-science Fiction Nnendi Okorafor What Sunny saw in the flames Lagoon |
| Issue Date: | 2016 |
| Citation: | Aiyetoro, M. B., & Olaoye, E. O. (2016). Afro-science fiction: A study of Nnedi Okorafor's What Sunny saw in the flames and Lagoon. Pivot, a Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies and Thought, Visionary Text, Past and Present: (Re)Visionings, (Re)Imagings. Canada: York University Open Journal Systems (OJS), 5(1), 226-245. |
| Abstract: | This work juxtaposes traditional magical elements with science fictional materials. The paper specifically examines magical elements in the two novels of Nnedi Okorafor’s What Sunny Saw in Flames (2011) and African Science Fiction in her Lagoon (2014), considering the novelty of science fiction in Nigerian literature. The analysis reveals that both What Sunny Saw in Flames and Lagon thrive on Nigeria magical elements, especially as the author employs the myth of leopard-people to counter mystical stereotypes associated with albinism in Nigeria. |
| URI: | ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2600 |
| Appears in Collections: | Articles |
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