Remote Control

Ever wondered what it would be like to hold life and death in your hands? Imagine wielding a power so immense it isolates you from everyone you've ever known. This is the story of Sankofa, a young girl whose life is forever changed by a mysterious gift. Follow Sankofa, now known as the Adopted Daughter of Death, on her solitary journey across a futuristic Ghana. You'll explore themes of technology, tradition, and grief as she searches for the alien seed that gave her this terrifying power and seeks the human connection she so desperately craves.

Nnedi Okorafor is a multiple award-winning, international bestselling author of Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism, holding a PhD in English and serving as a professor of creative writing. A first-generation Nigerian-American, she draws on her dual heritage to weave together technology, mythology, and culture in her visionary storytelling. Her unique perspective, shaped by her ancestry and experiences, allows her to explore themes of identity, power, and community in worlds that are both fantastically new and deeply rooted in tradition.