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Nigerians in Space (Nigerians in Space, #1) by Olukotun, Deji Bryce, author is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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1993. Houston. Dr. Wale Olufunmi, lunar rock geologist, has a life most Nigerian immigrants would kill for, but then most Nigerians arent Wale-a great scientific mind in exile with galactic ambitions. Then comes an outlandish order: steal a piece of the moon. With both personal and national glory at stake, Wale manages to pull off the near impossible, setting out on a journey back to Nigeria that leads anywhere but home. Compelled by Wales impulsive act, Nigerians traces arcs in time and space from Houston to Stockholm, from Cape Town to Bulawayo, picking up on the intersecting lives of a South African abalone smuggler, a freedom fighters young daughter, and Wales own ambitious son. Deji Bryce Olukotuns debut novel defies categorization-a story of international intrigue that tackles deeper questions about exile, identity, and the need to answer an elusive question: what exactly is brain gain? PRAISE FOR NIGERIANS IN SPACE "Fast-paced, well-written and packed with insight and humor. Olukotun is a very talented storyteller. " -Charles Yu, National Book Award 5-Under-35 winner and author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe "A deft mingling of satirical humor, Noirish

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Author
Olukotun, Deji Bryce, author
Publisher
HewesHeiser; The Unnamed Press
Published
2014
Language
EN
ISBN
9781939419019
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Thriller
Rating
3.76 / 5 (109 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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