Nigerian author Bolanle Lawal introduces her debut novel, Love of Power (Book 1), a sweeping African royal family saga that explores the timeless question: “What happens when the love of power clashes with the power of love?” Set in the fictional Yoruba city of Ifepade, meaning “Love United,” the novel examines the emotional and moral complexities of leadership, family, and destiny.

Love of Power follows two generations of kings as they navigate the pressures of royalty, the weight of tradition, and the personal costs of ambition. It delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and redemption, showing how the pursuit of power can challenge even the most well-intentioned hearts. The story is at once dramatic and deeply human, exploring how leadership can shape—and sometimes test—the people who wield it.

The inspiration for Love of Power comes from Lawal’s fascination with how power operates in everyday life, from families to workplaces, and how love and responsibility often collide with ambition. Her approach focuses on characters who are deeply human: flawed, relatable, and forced to make difficult choices in complex moral situations.

Love of Power has been described as a Nigerian blend of Coming to America, The Prodigal Son, and a modern-day royal soap opera, weaving drama, heart, and spiritual themes into an unforgettable story of destiny, redemption, and the struggle to remain good under absolute power. Book 1 is available now on Amazon and major online retailers, with readers eagerly awaiting the continuation of this epic saga.

About the Author

Bolanle Lawal, 58, is a Nigerian-born author who lived in London before moving to the United States, where she raised three children and worked as a nurse for twenty years. After losing her sight to glaucoma, Lawal pursued her lifelong dream of writing, proving that creativity and determination can flourish even in the face of adversity.