Publisher's Synopsis
In the heart of the ancient kingdom of Zazzau, a ruthless warlord, Mallam Ibrahim Babangida, rises to power through cunning, steel, and an unyielding thirst for dominance. His reign is marked by bloodshed, as he crushes rebellions, eliminates rivals, and rules with an iron fist. But every empire has its reckoning, and his comes in the form of Zainab-a vengeful warrior determined to destroy the man who tore her family apart. As whispers of rebellion turn into the thunder of war drums, Mallam Ibrahim finds himself facing the one enemy he may not be able to conquer: his own past.
As Zainab gathers an army of outcasts, mercenaries, and those who have suffered under Babangida's rule, the kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos. The battlefield is set, but this war is not just about swords and strategies-it is a battle of wills, of histories, of unrelenting vengeance. With each clash of steel, Babangida is forced to confront the ghosts of those he has wronged. But Zainab is not simply seeking victory; she seeks justice in the form of his blood. As war engulfs the land, both warriors know that only one will walk away from the final duel.
Amidst betrayals, shifting loyalties, and the weight of fate, Babangida realizes that his path to survival is also his path to destruction. The gates of hell loom before him, and the only question that remains is whether he will ride through them or find redemption before the final blow falls. The sands of time are running out, and with every moment, the kingdom inches closer to an ending written in fire and ruin. As battle after battle rages, the once-mighty warlord must decide: will he fight for his legacy, or will he surrender to the destiny he has forged with his own hands?
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A gripping tale of power, revenge, and the cost of ambition, Mallam Ibrahim Babangida and the Horse Race to the Gate of Hell is an epic historical saga that plunges readers into a world where kings rise and fall, blood stains the throne, and the past never truly dies. With heart-pounding action, unforgettable characters, and a climax that will leave readers breathless, this is a novel that cements its place among the greatest tales of war and redemption.
