Acclaimed debut author Bolanle Lawal announces the release of her debut novel, Love of Power (L.O.P.), a sweeping multi-generational family saga that explores the clash between the love of power and the power of love in the heart of Nigerian royalty.

Set in the fictional Yoruba city of Ifepade, a community founded on harmony and generosity, Love of Power follows a royal bloodline that rises from humble beginnings. The story begins with King Akinade; a once-arrogant prince whose hardships transform him into the beloved “Great Emperor of the West.” Yet a secret from his youth, a mixed-race son abandoned in Canada, resurfaces through divine prophecy, thrusting Julius, the reluctant “half-cast” heir, onto the throne.

Julius’s reign tests centuries-old traditions. He marries for genuine love, pledging monogamy in a culture that demands polygamy and male heirs. When pressures mount to secure the legacy, he takes a second wife, Feyisara, setting off heartbreak, jealousy, and profound self-reflection. Maternal wisdom, forgiveness, and destiny guide the story to a breathless cliffhanger, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the sequel.

Lawal blends Yoruba spirituality, including sacred Ifa oracle consultations and vibrant festivals, with universal themes of redemption, diaspora identity, and the human cost of power. The novel portrays Nigerian royalty as complex and flawed, highlighting the moral strength of maternal figures who guide, protect, and inspire.
“I wrote this book to honor the beauty and complexity of Nigerian royalty while showing that even crowns come with heavy burdens,” said Bolanle Lawal. “It’s a story about how love, romantic, familial, and self-forgiving, can redeem what power threatens to destroy.”

Available now on Amazon, Love of Power is essential reading for fans of African historical fiction, royal sagas, and emotionally rich family dramas.

About the Author

Bolanle Lawal is a Nigerian-born fiction writer whose work explores love, loyalty, and royalty. She moved from Nigeria to London, then to the United States, where she raised three children and worked as a nurse. After losing her sight to glaucoma, she pursued her lifelong dream of writing. Love of Power is her debut novel, inspired by Yoruba culture and the enduring stories of family, duty, and destiny.