About the Book

Love of Power by Bolanle Lawal is a sweeping African royal family saga that asks a timeless question: What happens when the love of power clashes with the power of love?

The story begins in Ifepade, a Yoruba city founded on the principle that people should treat one another like family. When the city’s beloved founders die unexpectedly, their young son becomes the first king, setting in motion a royal bloodline filled with ambition, love, and secrets.

We first meet King Akinade, a spoiled crown prince who spends his youth chasing pleasure. But life has a way of teaching lessons he cannot ignore. When tragedy strikes, Akinade must return home and step into the responsibilities of kingship, forever changing the course of Ifepade’s history.

From there, the tale unfolds across generations, exploring the challenges of leadership, the weight of tradition, and the conflicts that arise when personal desire meets duty. Rich with Yoruba culture, moral dilemmas, and human emotion, Love of Power is a story about how love and power shape who we are and who we become.