London, UK – 23 October 2025  - The African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) is proud to announce its formal registration as a Community Interest Company (CIC) in the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in the organisation's growth and sustainability.

Founded in 2016, the ASFS brings together writers, artists, editors, and publishers of African speculative fiction-spanning science fiction, fantasy, and horror-across Africa and the diaspora. The new CIC status strengthens the organisation's financial transparency, governance, and ability to secure partnerships, grants, and sponsorships to further its mission.

This transition allows ASFS to raise funds and deliver a host of new activities that extend beyond the annual Nommo Awards, including:

• Professional development workshops on publishing, copyright, marketing, and social media.

• Creation of a comprehensive database of African speculative fiction works.

• Member networking, advocacy, and fair practice initiatives within the creative industries.

• Festival and academic partnerships to highlight African speculative storytelling globally.

"This is a transformative moment for ASFS," said a spokesperson for the ASFS "Becoming a CIC gives us the structure and resources to better serve our members, celebrate African creativity, and sustain the Nommo Awards and related programmes well into the future."

Support the ASFS

As ASFS grows into its new chapter as a CIC, the organisation welcomes donations and partnerships to help sustain the Nommo Awards and its broader work in education, advocacy, and creative collaboration.

Supporters can contribute directly through www.africansfs.com or by contacting the ASFS team for sponsorship opportunities

Also in  the news:

Nommo Award winners to be announced at the Aké Arts & Book Festival, Lagos in November 2025

Voting Opens for the 2025 Nommo Awards

Voting for the 2025 Nommo Awards opens on 24 October 2025 and runs until 14 November 2025. ASFS members will receive their secure OpaVote links to cast votes in four categories: Best Novel (The Ilube Award), Best Novella, Best Short Story, Best Graphic Novel

Now in their eighth year, the Nommo Awards celebrate excellence in African speculative fiction—honouring works that imagine bold futures, reframe histories, and transform perspectives through African voices.

Winners to Be Announced at the Ake Arts & Book Festival

The 2025 Nommo Award winners will be announced during the Opening Ceremony of the Aké Arts & Book Festival in Lagos, taking place 20–22 November 2025.

ASFS will also host the Applied African Speculative Fiction event, “Worldbuilding Africa’s Future,” at the University of Lagos on 19 November, a one-day workshop exploring the intersection of creativity, science, and innovation.

Supporting Links:

• Applied African SF website