Ikenga
Ikenga
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Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Contemporary
2020
YA
10-14 years
670L
Super Short Summary
In Ikenga, Nnedi Okorafor tells the story of a young boy in Nigeria who gains superpowers from a mysterious statue. As he grapples with his newfound abilities, he seeks justice and faces challenges in his community. The narrative explores themes of identity, responsibility, and the impact of choices.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Emotional
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Ikenga is a middle-grade novel that delves into Nigerian culture and mythology, specifically drawing from the Igbo people's spiritual traditions.
The author, Nnedi Okorafor, is known for incorporating Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism into her storytelling, genres she helped popularize in contemporary literature.
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Professionally, Nnedi Okorafor has been both a successful novelist and a professor of creative writing, with her works often emphasizing themes of empowerment and identity.
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Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Contemporary
2020
YA
10-14 years
670L
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