Prophet Street Poet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798344108919)

The novel follows Nation Omega Lord, a young man from Houston who discovers he has a prophetic gift and is destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Key elements include:
- Nation is visited by the spirit of King Aswad, his ancestor, who tells him he must unite the Aswanni tribe and fulfill a prophecy.
Nation grows up in poverty and gets involved in drug dealing, but also develops his skills as a rapper.

- He forms relationships with two women, Tiara and Harmony, who support him on his journey.
Nation is shot and goes into a coma, but survives. His music gains massive popularity while he's unconscious.

- Upon waking, Nation becomes a powerful voice for reparations and Black empowerment. This leads to social unrest and eventually a race war in America.
- It's revealed there's a secret "Sacred Commander" working behind the scenes to help fulfill the prophecy.

- Nation leads an exodus of Black Americans to Aswanna, a newly discovered African homeland. He becomes a spiritual and political leader.

- The story jumps to 2045, where Nation rules Aswanna as the "New World Supreme Steward" after extraterrestrial beings endorse him.

The book blends elements of urban fiction, Afrofuturism, conspiracy theories, and hip-hop culture to create a fantastical tale of Black liberation and empowerment. It presents a utopian vision of a free Black nation rising to global prominence.

Author: Derrick Jones
ISBN-13: 9798344108919
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2024
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d