Remote Control

In "Remote Control," a compelling sci-fi novella by Nnedi Okorafor, a young girl named Fatima becomes Sankofa, the adopted daughter of Death, after encountering an alien artifact. Set in a near-future Ghana, the story follows her journey as she navigates her new identity and powers, accompanied only by her fox companion. As she searches for the mysterious object that transformed her, Sankofa wrestles with the implications of her unusual bond with Death and the secrets of her past. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh, this enthralling tale explores themes of community and female empowerment.