Kenneth Shofela Coker

A talented group of orphaned children in Swaziland create a fictional heroine and send her on a dangerous quest.

When an ancient water goddess threatens her town, Roukia, a silenced musician must reclaim her voice to break a generational curse and save herself and her family.

Based loosely on West African tree of life myths and Yoruba legend, Iwa is the story of a laborer in the Yoruba city of the gods, 'Ikole Orun' whose life turns out be one of in adverted defiance. While working on a daily task, building the city, the laborer becomes distracted, leading to the death of two of his co workers. He is branded by his creator, banished from 'Ikole Orun,' and forced to make a life anew on earth, 'Ife.' His encounter with a solitary tree of life in Ife forces the laborer to make a difficult decision.

Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.