As we gear up for this year’s Nommo Awards, we are speaking with last year’s winners – Chisom Umeh, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tlotlo Tsamaase – about their work, why the Nommo’s matter, and the role African speculative fiction can play in the world.
The African graphic novel genre is one of the most collaborative, often bringing together a full creative team. Celestial Eyes Vol. I is no exception. Created by John Uche & artist Francis Goodluck, alongside letterer Cuisel J. Peach@cuisel_creator, and editor Lord Blue.
"If our stories come from the stars, those stars shine bright from within us." – John Uche
Today we published our interview with John Uche, whose graphic novel Celestial Eyes Vol. 1 has been recognised at the 2025 Nommo Awards.
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We'll continue to build out the site over the coming year with more interactive features & content incl. a gallery of images from our events.
Whether you’re discovering African SF for the first time or have been part of this journey for years, this is your invitation to explore.
🌍 nommoawards.org
This new site brings together:
✨Our history and past winners
✨ Our incredible nominees
✨ Information on voting
✨ And a space to continue growing the visibility of African speculative fiction globally
The Nommos have always been more than an award. They are a celebration of writers and artists across Africa and the diaspora imagining new worlds, new futures, and new ways of seeing.
✨ Our new website is now LIVE ✨
After 10 years of celebrating the best in African speculative fiction, we’re proud to launch the new home of the Nommo
Awards:
🌍 nommoawards.org
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