Oby Aligwekwe
Oby Aligwekwe
About the Author
Oby Aligwekwe is the author of Nfudu, Hazel House, and The Place Beyond Her Dreams. Her writings incorporate her favorite things: mystery; fashion; travel; business; humor, and strong female protagonists. She supports her community through her charity Éclat Beginnings.
The Place Beyond Her Dreams
Set against the backdrop of two warring towns, Oby Aligwekwe’s Young Adult debut—told from the viewpoint of her main character—is inspired by her West African heritage, fables, and spiritual beliefs. Ona’s journey reveals the power of choice, the true source of happiness, and, most importantly, the transformation one must go through to realize and eventually occupy their purpose.
At the sudden death of her grandfather, Ona’s pain transports her to mystical Luenah—a place of infinite possibilities, free of turf wars and other ills that plague the earthly dimension she lives in. In Luenah, where her grandfather awaits her, Ona learns she is an Eri, one bestowed with unique intuitive and spiritual gifts passed down from generation-to-generation.
On her eighteenth birthday, she returns to Luenah and is handed a box to deposit her ‘exchange’ for love and happiness—her greatest desires. Burdened by her quest, Ona crosses paths with danger and heartbreak as the two men that love her dearly are viciously pitted against each other. As evil looms, she learns that dreams carry a hefty price, and no one is who they seem. Now, she must unmask the villain and save the one she loves, even at the risk of losing everything she holds dear.
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"this book has excitement, mystery, passion and is a real page turner. I wondered how it would end & when it did, I wanted more!!!!!!"
KC. M., London, UK
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Hazel House
Talented fashion designer, Phina Campbell and her beloved husband, Patrick, a movie producer, live in the magnificent Hazel House, situated on a hilltop forty-five minutes outside London. With Phina’s beauty and the massive fortune she inherited from her father, everything seems to have been handed to her by fate, but her keen mind and business acumen keep Ophinas – her luxury retail company – a cut above the rest.
Phina and Patrick lead an enchanting life, and with high-powered friends and everything money can buy, their lives are never short of excitement. When a dead body turns up in a hotel room in Barcelona and a letter exposes a dark secret, some truths about their extraordinary lives begin to unravel. As more people are drawn into the puzzle that Phina’s Private Investigator is piecing together to solve the murder, they soon realize they are dealing with an opponent far more ominous than they ever imagined.
Filled with treachery and intrigue and delivered in a thrilling narrative that takes readers from London to Lagos to New York, Hazel House paints a vivid portrait of how the needs of humans collide amidst unimaginable wealth, intense desire and the quest for power.
Nfudu: Skirts, Ties & Taboos
Soon after arriving in Paris in 1963, Nfudu launches a heart-rending secret affair with her best friend’s attractive father – Javier. But, her father rejects Javier because of his race. When she meets Ikechi – a striking London financier, Nfudu’s bond with Javier is tested. Ikechi seems like the perfect match, but a grim revelation about his ‘caste’ forces Nfudu’s father to defend his honor.
In this debut novel, the author intricately weaves plots of love, war, crime, hatred, ancient taboos, and a clash of civilizations, then merges these into one powerful story.
What People Say
A Beautiful, Nuanced Love Story
…This is a story of courage and trying to find your voice in spaces where your voice may often be tuned off/down and never amplified enough for what you truly want, need and desire. I found myself rooting for the main character. She is any girl, past, present and future. She sought to find/embrace her voice, make her own mistakes and also rise from them, on her own terms…
JULIET, CANADA / Amazon.ca verified purchaser review
Highly Entertaining
This book is a must read! An intricately woven plot of love, romance, war, betrayal, taboo and business. It takes you on journey from a rustic village to the high streets of fashion in Paris and London. A girl's journey to success through determination and vision. This book is fantastic.
OGBO / Amazon.com verified purchaser review
Page Turner
“Nfudu” takes you on a journey across continents, captivating and immersing you in the lives of the characters. The book left me at the edge of my seat until the very last page. It expertly and intricately explores the connection between these characters and masterfully delivers a story infused with love, betrayal and its clash with cultures. A must read for anyone that loves a great book!
IFEY / Amazon.com verified purchaser review
Captivating
Nfudu is a very good read. It is well written and resonates with one who comes from a familiar background.Tells of the struggles faced by inter-racial and inter generational relationships in the sixties. It captivated me. A real page turner. Cannot wait for another book from this author.
UZO / Amazon.co.uk verified purchaser review
Book Trailer
Watch the trailer for Oby's latest book “The Place Beyond Her Dreams"