

Centuries before Lagos’ skyscrapers touched the clouds, before traffic raged across Third Mainland Bridge, there existed the Empire of Ilẹ̀-Aye, a realm where spirit beasts roamed, warriors bent lightning with their palms, and Orishas spoke to mortals. In this ancient world lived Akinwale, the Star Child, destined to unite the Five Clans. But on the night of his coronation, he was betrayed, murdered by his closest ally, and cursed by a forbidden ritual that shattered his soul into nothingness. His last thoughts were of Aramide, the love he failed to protect. But fate was not done with him.