AWAKENED

256pp., paperback, Reprint, Trapeze, London, (2025) 2026

ISBN: 9781398712966

A fantasy novel that reimagines our future through the lens of ancient spirituality. 

While journalist Pels Badmus desperately wants to investigate the disappearances of several young Black children in London, her boss sends her to Benin to cover 'unreasonable' protests against tourists participating in sacred Spirit Vine rituals. When Pels takes the Spirit Vine herself, she discovers an unfulfilled destiny that could change the course of her life ...

"Written with vision and ambition, abounding in wit and wisdom, Kelechi Okafor challenges the apathetic film that suffocates our modern existence. Weaving together spirituality, science fiction and contemporary concerns, Awakened is utterly enthralling." Jendella Benson, author of Hope & Glory

Nigerian-born writer, presenter and actor Kelechi Okafor was previously host of the podcast “Say Your Mind”. A fitness expert, she founded Kelechnekoff dance studio in 2016, and in 2024 launched her subscription-based channel on her website, known as Keleidoscope.  Her debut collection of short stories, Edge of Here, was published in 2023.