How to Make a Space Masquerade
Published on 1. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
202 pages
978-978-60148-9-0 (ISBN)
Description
How to Make a Space Masquerade artfully blends speculative fiction with Igbo cosmology, seamlessly merging the earthly realm with a dystopian world. It explores the complexities of the human spirit and the intersection of the two worlds. A girl facing erasure for carrying a virus defies the government to save her life through a trial cure. A space engineer must explain the existence of his human love child resulting from a one-night stand with a robot. The twelve stories in this collection stretch the imagination and demand a review of our notions of self-discovery, human connection and traditions.
Mazi packs a big punch in these stories about the future, conjuring beautiful images with a writing style that will keep you reading.... Mazi is sure a skillful storyteller. Dilman Dila, Author, A Killing in the Sun
From immersive world-building to a keen sensitivity to human conditions, and the seamless blend of futuristic sci-fi with African lore and myths, How to Make a Space Masquerade is an outstanding collection and a worthy first book. Iquo DianaAbasi, Author, Èfó Rírò & Other Stories
A masterful collection showcasing the very best aspects of Africanfuturism. Nwonwu has crafted thought-provoking pieces which demand reflection from the reader. Excellent! Tendai Huchu, Author, The Hairdresser of Harare
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Person
Mazi Nwonwu is the pen name of journalist and creative writer Chiagozie Nwonwu. He has a keen interest in exploringhuman relationships in the far future and otherworldly realms. When he's not weaving tales of the extraordinary, Mazi can be found pursuing the truth in his journalistic endeavours. He believes that truth, both in journalism and speculative fiction, are key to balance. Mazi Nwonwu is also the co-founder of Omenana Speculative Fiction Magazine, a platform for writers of the genre from Africa and the African diaspora. He is a keen lover of culture and tradition, which he tries to preserve through his stories.