(SF Humor) Nigerian astronaut Abacha Tunde has been abandoned in space since 1990 and he would appreciate some help getting home. (1,616 words; Time: 05m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"Afrofuturist 419," by Nnedi Okorafor [bio], appeared in Clarkesworld issue 122, published on November 1, 2016.
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Pro: The idea of a stranded astronaut as the object of a Nigerian scam is hilarious--particularly the part where he complains about it. In fact, the log entries are the best part of this story.
Con: It's not a real story, although it probably doesn't need to be. The science leaves a lot to be desired, and it's really only funny in two or three places.
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Con: It's not a real story, although it probably doesn't need to be. The science leaves a lot to be desired, and it's really only funny in two or three places.
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