Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon — Roman de fantasy urbaine et espionnage spirituel

Description

Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon is an urban fantasy novel published in 2023 by DAW Books (United States) and Gollancz (United Kingdom). The story follows Shigidi, a depressed and unmotivated Yoruba fear god who works for the Orisha Spirit Company, and Nneoma, a succubus with a secret past. Together, they attempt to escape by stealing the bronze head of Obalufon from the British Museum.

The novel was nominated for the 2024 World Fantasy Award and the Crawford Award. It won the 2024 Ilube Award for Best Speculative Fiction and the 2024 Nommo Award. It was listed among the 10 best science fiction and fantasy books of the Washington Post in 2023.

Sources

• Wikipedia : Wole Talabi
• The SF Encyclopedia : Talabi, Wole