Name: Sci-fi stories that imagine a future Africa
Uploaded: 2017-11-01T15:14:36Z
Duration: 9 min 10 s
Description: "My science fiction has different ancestors -- African ones," says writer Nnedi Okorafor. In between excerpts from her "Binti" series and her novel "Lagoon," Okorafor discusses the inspiration and roots of her work -- and how she opens strange doors through her Afrofuturist writing.

"My science fiction has different ancestors -- African ones," says writer Nnedi Okorafor. In between excerpts from her "Binti" series and her novel "Lagoon," Okorafor discusses the inspiration and roots of her work -- and how she opens strange doors through her Afrofuturist writing.

Nnedi Okorafor: Sci-fi stories that imagine a future Africa

Sci-fi stories that imagine a future Africa

Afrofuturism blends traditional African cultures with science fiction, envisioning a future where diversity in storytelling thrives.

Okorafor's 'Binti' series, rooted in African traditions, challenges classic sci-fi by centering on an African girl's interstellar journey.

Through 'Lagoon,' Okorafor invites readers to imagine aliens in Lagos, using Afrofuturism to explore themes of change and connectivity.