About the Book
"The Prince of kongo: The Necklace of Destiny"
In the heart of Africa, where tradition and legacy intertwine with modernity, a royal prince will soon discover his true destiny.
"The Prince of kongo: Necklace of Destiny" tells the epic story of Zaiire, a young boy from the bustling city of Kinshasa, raised in a life of unimaginable wealth and privilege. His family, one of the richest in Africa, has built an empire of prosperity, yet Zaiire's heart belongs to something far greater.
Unknown to him, an ancient legacy flows through his veins, a legacy tied to the very soul of his people and rooted deep within the rich culture and history of Kongo.
On the surface, Zaiire is a boy accustomed to luxury, prestige, and respect. But when he visits his estranged mother in the poorest slums of Kinshasa, his world is turned upside down. During their reunion, his mother entrusts him with a powerful and ancient relic-the Necklace of Destiny, a mystical artifact passed down through generations of Congolese royalty. This necklace holds the power of time travel to awaken his inner strength and connect him to the primal forces of the earth, the spirits of his ancestors, and the true role he is destined to play as a protector of the Congo.
Zaiire's journey begins in Kinshasa, but it will take him far beyond the modern streets of the city, into the wild heart of Africa, where he will encounter the sacred and the unknown. Alongside a new band of young super heroes, Zaiire will learn the ways of the ancestors, battle ancient enemies, and rise as a warrior-king destined to protect his land and its people. But with great power comes great responsibility, and Zaiire will have to balance his privileged life with the demands of a hero's calling.
Infused with vibrant African Royalty culture, "The Prince of kongo: Necklace of Destiny" is an uplifting, action-packed adventure that echoes the spirit of The Lion King and Black Panther, while offering young readers a celebration of heritage, african black history, courage, and self-discovery.
Readers will embark on a journey to the majestic Palace of the Lost City of King Zola, where Zaiire's father, Shango, met his mother, Kimoya, beneath the revered Madagascar Baobab tree. The vibrant city of Kinshasa features the African Renaissance Monument, Cape Town Stadium, the Ghana Black Star Gate, and the transformed Kingfisher Towers, now an African Gold map tower. Alongside the Kinshasa Interchange and Hillbrow Tower in Johannesburg, the Congo River flows and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre stands tall, blending the essence of Africa in one city. Ganga Zumba, a heroic figure in history, is celebrated for escaping slavery and founding his own kingdom in Brazil. Jameela, with Elegance, Embodies the Iconic sign of the West Coast. Hailing from the sun-soaked shores of California, she captures the vibrant Spirit of Queen Califia. Patrice Lumumba, often called the African Panther, joins the ranks of great warriors like Kimpa Vita, Manikongo, Memnon, Zumbi Quilombo, Dandara, Aqualtune, Zacimba Gaba, Ota Benga, the Leopard Society, The Lyrans, Mobutu, Nicolau l Misaki, Haile Selassie, Mansa musa, Shaka Zulu, Menelik, Ismenie, Makeda, Marcus Garvey, Kandake, piye, Amanirenas, king kufulula, Bapende, Bapedi, Laamsa, mami Wata, Thomas Sankara, Nandi Bhebhe, Moremi Ajasoro, The Mangbetu, Anacaona, Caonabo, and Jomo Kenyatta, Nzinga Ndongo and The African Cosmology.
Welcome to the extraordinary realm of real African superheroes, mythology, and sci-fi comics, where stories inspire and empower.
Join Zaiire on his path to becoming a hero, and witness the rise of a legend who will change the fate of the Kongo forever.
The destiny of a nation rests around his neck. Will Zaiire embrace it?
