Popular Nigerian movie producer, Fidelis Duker has reacted to Dr. Ope Banwo’s new book, ‘Kingmaker of Muguland”.
The book, a fictional narrative of the desperate struggle for power in Africa is set for launch tomorrow 17th November 2024.
Speaking on the book in a Facebook Live presentation by Banwo, Duker congratulated Banwo for his literally effort stating “Soon you will become a playwright after being a novelist.”
Further, Duker stated that episode two of the book to video format had finally revealed the identity of who Chief Bisola Eleniyan represents.
He commended Banwo’s initiative of convert book to video, thumbing up the video, audio and the general concept, tagging the creative effort as a “Nice fictional reality”.
Kingmaker of Muguland has been described as a political thriller that explores the shadowy influence of Chief Eleniyan, an enigmatic kingmaker who holds the reins of power in the fictional land of Muguland.
Eleniyan is described by US-based Banwo as a figment of his imagination in a fictional land called Muguland.
The story of Kingmaker of Muguland mirrors the complexities of African politics, power, and corruption, and influence.
The character of Chief Eleniyan is no ordinary politician. The novel describes him as a master manipulator who pulls the strings behind the scenes in Muguland. He doesn’t just influence decisions; he shapes the future of leaders, choosing who rises and who falls. From his shadowy position, Eleniyan governs in everything but name, wielding more control than any of Muguland’s elected officials. The plot explores his unyielding ambition and the far-reaching effects of his influence on the country’s people, making Eleniyan a figure both feared and revered.
Asked about the inspiration behind Chief Eleniyan, Dr. Banwo said: “Chief Bisola Eleniyan is a fictional character, not a direct representation of anyone else.”
He clarifies that The Kingmaker of Muguland speaks to the archetype of power-hungry politicians seen across Africa, not just in Nigeria. The novel, he says, is set in an imaginary country and intended as a critique of political systems rather than any individual leader.
Banwo’s message is clear: Eleniyan is the embodiment of a type of leader who thrives in a broken system, manipulating the system rather than any single politician.
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