Oba: The Rise of the True King (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780996018050)

In her debut novel Oba- The Rise of the True King, Oyabiyi Ajinaku writes of West African kingdom during the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade. In this riveting tale of power, betrayal and the struggle to preserve ancient cultural ideals against the relentless march of tyranny, Sakin must rise to take his rightful place on the throne.

One brother, steeped in the wisdom of their ancestors, seeks to uphold the customs and values that have guided their people for generations. However, his vision is challenged by older brother Bode, who seeks to reshape the fabric of society according to his own desires. Thus creating a moral conflict of cultural traditions and modernity.

As the kingdom plunges into turmoil, alliances are forged, promises are broken and loyalties tested as the fate of an entire civilization hangs in the balance. Against a backdrop of sweeping landscapes and ancient rituals, "Oba" explores timeless themes of honor, duty and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

With masterful storytelling, rich historical detail and authentic language, Oyabiyi Ajinaku transports readers to a world where the clash of empires is echoed in the struggles of Sakin and his older brother Bode where the choices they make will reverberate through the ages. "Oba" is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of Africa's past and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the light of tradition can still illuminate the path forward.