For the first time in more than a year we are excited to bring you another themed issue of Omenana. We sent out the call, you responded, and here we have it – Omenana 17 brings you stories with a distinct African Futurism feel.
A scientist lunar newbie battles with survivor’s guilt and navigates through pathways of hallucinations and fears the road to recovery on the Moon. Have you ever had a crush? Would you kill for your high-school crush? Would you be ready to die just to get a kiss from their lips? Find out how a stalker-crush does all these for a crush who is now in law enforcement.
I have always thought having the ability to read minds is really cool; well, until I learnt that with great power comes great responsibility. Yes, I always loved those famous words by Uncle Ben. Mind readers are no ordinary people, you’ll enjoy the story of this precocious child who gets herself and her parents into more trouble than necessary, until…
In another story, we find out that Green is the colour of blossoming and life, it is the colour of health, but could it also be the colour of an antivirus? Do scroll through and find out.
In 2020, we did not have as many issues as we would have wanted to, but we are determined to change that this year and the coming years. Funding has been a challenge and we are looking to have a few collaborations this year. Fingers crossed!
I hope you enjoy this issue as you have others. We’re happy to read from you too, so, don’t be distant, drop a line or two!
Thanks for always being there!
Iquo DianaAbasi