Shigidi and the brass head of obalufon

Wole Talabi

Shigidi and the brass head of obalufon

Description

Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, reluctantly answering prayers of his few remaining believers to maintain his existence long enough to find his next drink. When he meets Nneoma, a sort-of succubus with a long and secretive past, everything changes for him. Together, they attempt to break free of his obligations and the restrictions that have bound him to his godhood and navigate the parameters of their new relationship in the shadow of her past. But the elder gods that run the Orisha spirit company have other plans for Shigidi, and they are not all aligned--or good. From the boisterous streets of Lagos to the swanky rooftop bars of Singapore and the secret spaces of London, Shigidi and Nneoma will encounter old acquaintances, rival gods, strange creatures, and manipulative magicians as they are drawn into a web of revenge, spirit business, and a spectacular heist across two worlds that will change Shigidi's understanding of himself forever and determine the fate of the Orisha spirit company.


Review

For those that love mythology and stories like those of Percy Jackson and have always wondered why we don't have more african mythological representation in literature, this is the book for you. African mythologies have so much potential for wonderful stories and I'm happy they are getting more popular.

This is a story of a heist across dimentions and the growth of a minor god and demon into something much more than they were made for. It shows corruption and nepotism transending realms and international conspiracies. I don't even know how to write without giving spoilers because everything ties in well with the story. If you love fantasy, this is your jam.

Review date:20th January, 2024

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