Ghana’s historical fiction era begins: The Usurper’s dream
In Yeayi Kobina’s debut novel, The Usurper’s Dream, the history of the Ashanti kingdom comes alive through vivid storytelling that is both clear-eyed and evocative.
Depending on the author or researcher, Africa has mostly been described as a civilisation that needed colonisation to pull it into ‘the light’. Some authors have been bold enough to say that “Africa had no history prior to the arrival of Europeans’
Combining a literary narrative and historical construction, the lives of Osei Tutu I and Okomfo Anokye are re-told in riveting detail.
We follow Osei Tutu’s struggle to free the people of Kwaaman from the clutches of Denkyira. Okomfo Anokye, the oracle of the gods with mythical magic powers, is eager to make his mark and cement his legacy. The two are bound by fate, forged from a quest for freedom, power, and faith.
The Usurper’s Dream combines all the elements of pre- colonial legend, adventure, and history in describing the lives of its heroes. A delightful, entertaining story, not without its pivotal moments.
Through imagery, this historical fantasy novel takes the reader through the perils and high points of life in pre-colonial times. The reader goes on a journey where the forces of light and darkness interplay in the shaping of a society where magic can be a real factor in everyday life.
The Usurper’s Dream will be released on the 30th of September, 2022. Readers can pre-order on Amazon now.
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