What do you think?
Rate this book
Afonja - The Fall
Afonja The Fall is the second book in the Afonja Trilogy. Historical fiction set in the final days of the collapse of the Oyo Empire.
It continues the story of the titular Afonja, the generalissimo of the Oyo Empire, and his clashes with the Alaafin who is nominally his lord. Ultimately, Afonja comes crashing from the heights of power he attained in The Rise, and Ilorin is forever lost to the Yoruba.
It continues the story of the titular Afonja, the generalissimo of the Oyo Empire, and his clashes with the Alaafin who is nominally his lord. Ultimately, Afonja comes crashing from the heights of power he attained in The Rise, and Ilorin is forever lost to the Yoruba.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2022
2 people are currently reading
31 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
May 16, 2022
I loved loved this book. Recounting historical events as a chore is not likely to hold interest but telling stories about historical events is the only sure way to help a people remember who they are and learn about the mistakes of their ancestors so as to not repeat them and this is what Tunde Leye has done. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to read more of the author’s works.
July 20, 2022
Afonja the Fall concludes the tale of Afonja's rebellion against the Aláàfin, and his eventual downfall and defeat at the hands of Alimi and his Fulani contingent.
ATF is history brought to life. Historical gbas gbos put into relatable perspective 😁
Ps: I particularly loved the Easter eggs sprinkled all over the book such as the subtle reference to Kurunmi of Ìjàyè.
ATF is history brought to life. Historical gbas gbos put into relatable perspective 😁
Ps: I particularly loved the Easter eggs sprinkled all over the book such as the subtle reference to Kurunmi of Ìjàyè.
May 15, 2025
WOWWWWWWWWW
This was such a beautiful book to read, very educative, captivating, thrilling, and suspense filled. I loved how detailed it was with all the facts. The storyline was just wow, from the betrayals to the scheming and plotting it was a very enjoyable read. Too bad Afinja didn't listen to everyone who advised him.
This was such a beautiful book to read, very educative, captivating, thrilling, and suspense filled. I loved how detailed it was with all the facts. The storyline was just wow, from the betrayals to the scheming and plotting it was a very enjoyable read. Too bad Afinja didn't listen to everyone who advised him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2023
African history and storytelling at its best. This is the second book of the series and it based on the fall on the great Yoruba warrior Afonja. There is a new king and the Fulani are about to execute their plan to take over Ilorin. Excellent book, so clearly written and fast paced.
December 20, 2024
Afonja is back and this time he wants nothing to do with Oyo. However his pride blinds him to see the snake he shares a bed with until it is way too late and not much can be done. Afonja’s fall is as powerful as his rise. This book is my top 5 read for the year and it isn’t the bottom 5
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews