Aigwuo Kingdom: The End of a Dynasty

By Diana Oladetimi

Aigwuo Kingdom erases the image of Africa as a dark continent, detailing how the Kingdom was able to spread across West Africa, ranging from present-day Nigeria to Ghana. It sheds light on the Empire's military strength, political organization, and trade that existed within the continent, as well as with Europe. That is, before corruption and greed weakened the Kingdom's core. With war captives once sold for their excess, now being sold for their profit, no human sacrifice could save Aigwuo from its destiny.Told through its fictional characters, Aigwuo Kingdom depicts the historical moments at the peak of the Empire's power and at the rise of colonialism. When Onome, the King's daughter to his 16th wife, finds herself at odds with her father, who will succeed? When Ezomo, the highest chief, is faced with improving his pockets or improving his kingdom, what will he do? When Afonso, a Portuguese merchant, receives instructions from his king, at what cost will he obey them? The author includes an abridged non-fiction historical record of the Benin Empire, as well as an oral history of the Kingdom at the end of the novel. For inquiries contact OladetimiCreative@gmail.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718085621
• ISBN13: 9781718085626
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"