The Wacker of Okanbia

In the Kingdom of Okanbia, shoulders can get you killed... or crowned.King Kofi Okanbi known as the Wacker rules with flamboyant authority, an obsession with "trustworthy shoulders," and a habit of issuing royal wacks on anyone who displeases him. When visiting delegations arrive for the Inter-Kingdom Games, Queen Maadei sees an opportunity to secure her daughter Ama's future through strategic matchmaking. But nothing goes according to plan.As political intrigue brews among the outsiders, a secret romance blossoms between Princess Ama and Kojo, a brilliant but socially unremarkable craftsman and inventor. Meanwhile, the king's dementia deepens, his orders grow increasingly erratic, and a string of comically disastrous assassination attempts unfold in the hidden forest village where the "wacked" still live.Narrated with razor-sharp wit and a Greek-style chorus that comments on the absurdity of power, The Wacker of Okanbia is a vibrant, satirical tale of tradition versus innovation, political theater, forbidden love, and the chaotic beauty of a kingdom on the brink of transformation.Blending West African-inspired world building, Cubist artistry, polyrhythmic culture, and laugh out loud humor with heartfelt moments, this debut novel delivers a fresh, cinematic story where even the most ridiculous rulers can leave behind an unexpected renaissance.Perfect for fans of The Fishermen, A Man of the People, and witty political satires with heart.A story of shoulders, schemes, and second chances where the real power lies in who gets to write the final chapter.