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Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
- Narrated by: Ben Arogundade
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
The Nommo Award Winner.
The Nebula Award Finalist.
The World Fantasy Award Finalist.
The British Science Fiction Award Nominee.
A contemporary fantasy filled with the mythos of Nigeria, featuring Yoruba gods liberating an artefact from the depths of the British Museum.
Shigidi is a disgruntled nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, reluctantly answering the prayers of his few remaining believers to satisfy the demands of the company board. When he meets Nneoma, a sort-of succubus with a long and secretive past, everything changes.
Together, they attempt to break free of their constraints and live on their owns terms. But the elder gods have other plans for Shigidi, and the Orisha Spirit Company is not so easy to leave. The chairman has a final job for Shigidi and Nneoma, one that will take them to the very heart of the British Museum.
From the boisterous streets of Lagos to the rooftop bars of Singapore and the secret spaces of London, Shigidi and Nneoma will encounter strange creatures, rival gods and manipulative magicians as they are drawn into a spectacular heist that spans two realms . . . and which could turn their own worlds upside down . . .
A magical heist novel featuring gods, monsters, magicians and more. This is a contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of P. Djeli Clark's A Master of Djinn and Neil Gaiman's American Gods.
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- Chidinma Ogbonnaya
- 22-01-24
This would make an amazing movie
I have given up on talking about people who read Nigerian stories. Saying that, as lovely as his voice is, (sound, texture etc...) I would have loved it even more if the voice actor was familiar with Nigerian phrases and colloquialisms. Not utilising the opportunity to say, "Kabiyesi" took away from it. I did love his take on Nneoma. He sounded like her and that was great! On the story, I loved this so much. It is an exciting read. A story that shows all the wonderful things that can happen when you have the right mentor. A story of the posibilities and capability. I look forward to more from this writer.
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- Miriam Maina
- 18-09-23
Brilliant story!
A very well paced and exciting! A heist drama infused with W. African lore. A brilliant interpretation of the global spirituality franchises. Talabi never disappoints.
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