Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki

Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki is a Nigerian speculative fiction writer, editor, and publisher born in Ughelli, Delta State, who studied law at the University of Lagos. He coined the term "afropantheology" to describe fantasy fiction infused with African spiritual traditions, a concept central to his own fiction, including the novella Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon and the novelette "O2 Arena," for which he won the Nebula Award, becoming the first African-born Black author to win the honor. As an editor, he co-edited the anthology Dominion, which won the British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology, and The Year's Best African Speculative Fiction, which won the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology, alongside Africa Risen, co-edited with Sheree Renee Thomas and Zelda Knight. His work has also received Nommo Awards and multiple Hugo Award nominations.