Makena Onjerika
Makena Onjerika
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Makena Onjerika is a voice in African speculative fiction. She is known for her work on The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2021.
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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Short Stories
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Makena Onjerika is best known for winning the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2018 for her short story "Fanta Blackcurrant." This award brought significant international attention to her work.
Onjerika's writing often explores themes of poverty, urban life, and the struggles of marginalized individuals in contemporary Kenya, frequently incorporating elements of magical realism and speculative fiction.