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Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi. The central concept of this -- Nigerian gods mounting a heist on the British Museum to liberate an antique of sacred value to them -- is simple but brilliant. I love godpunk, and the Orishas are a fascinating pantheon.
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Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
The debut fantasy novel from an award-winning Nigerian …
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