Bøger af Balogun Ojetade

Nigeria 2004 ... Nicholas 'New Breed' Steed, a tough teen from the mean streets of Chicago, is sent to his mother's homeland - a tiny village in Nigeria - to avoid trouble with the law. Unknown to Nick, the tiny village is actually a compound where some of the best fighters in the world are trained. Nick is teased, bullied and subjected to torturous training in a culture so very different from the world where he grew up. Atlanta 2014 ... After a decade of training in Nigeria, a tragedy brings Nick back to America. Believing the disaffected youth in his home town sorely need the same self-discipline and strength of character training in the African martial arts gave him, Nick opens an Academy. While the kids are disinterested in the fighting style of the cultural heritage Nick offers, they are enamored with mixed martial arts. Nick decides to enter the world of mixed martial arts to make the world aware of the effectiveness and efficiency of the martial arts of Africa. Pursuing a professional career in MMA, Nick moves to Atlanta, Georgia, where he runs into his old nemesis - Rico Stokes, the organized crime boss who once employed Nick's father, wants Nick to replace his father in the Stokes' protection racket. Will New Breed Steed claim the Light Heavyweight title ... Or will the streets of Atlanta claim him?

Never peace, always waaaah!Chief Supreme Grandmaster Ice Cold Carter, Master of the Yao Ming Dojo, big screen actor, and man around town shares with us probably the most incredible martial arts mystery story ever told. Ice Cold Carter must face ninja, kung-fu killers, shapeshifters, thugs, women who just can't resist him and men who just want to be him in his journey to become the greatest martial artist in history! Based on true events!

Pyramids - located all over the world, among different cultures and nations - are actually portals that allow teleportation between them. For thousands of years, there was peace between nations; there was exchange of knowledge and culture and all of the pyramid cultures worldwide advanced because of it. But the peace soon shattered and the world was cast into the bloodiest and most costly of wars. At the same time, the Iberian Empire, led by Infante ("Prince") Henry the Navigator, attacked the Aztec Empire. Henry, the Navigator believed the legendary Christian kingdom of Prester John ("Presbytu Johannes") to be the Aztec Empire's Nueva Guatemala de la Asuncion (now called Guatemala City). He wanted to find the kingdom and achieve immortality and would murder the world if it meant achieving his goal. The Aztec allied with the powerful Oyo Empire of West Africa and together they defeated Henry the Navigator and his monstrous army and restored a fragile peace to the world, deactivating the power of the world's pyramids until humanity was once again ready to use their power responsibly. Two gods - one Oyo and one Aztec - were placed into a deep sleep within the bloodlines of two warrior families from the great Oyo-Aztec Alliance. These gods, lying dormant within two unwitting teenagers known as The Keys, are to awaken only when the world - and the gods' teenaged hosts - is ready. YOU choose to be one of the two heroes of the story: Jordan Drummond, college basketball phenomenon and math genius; or Theresa "Terry" De Fuego, self-proclaimed "extreme journalist." YOU battle the forces of evil and maybe even save the world! YOU decide your destiny... for YOU are the Hero!

The coolest videogame you'll ever READ! "A Single Link NEVER Breaks!" Remi Korede is a martial artist and a fan of THE BEATDOWN, a popular MMORPG set in the fantasy world of Ki Khanga. In The Beatdown, players fight each other in the circles of sand and soil to prevent full-scale wars and the wrath of a vengeful Creator who almost destroyed the world when war on earth spilled over into the Heavens. Players experience every punch, every throw, every kiss and every sip of honey wine in The Beatdown, so the stakes of every encounter, violent or not, are high. After suffering a brutal assault at the hands of a martial arts champion in the game, Remi decides that, to gain closure and empowerment, she must face her attacker in the first professional fight between a man and a woman. Remi, fighting as 'The Single Link' - because a single link never breaks - becomes a symbol to the people of Ki Khanga - a symbol of courage; of standing against oppression and discrimination; of freedom. Join the fight in THE BEATDOWN, the epic tale that brings together the very best in Sword and Soul and Gamelit/LitRPG!

"Initiate 16 lay paralyzed, face-down on a glass table. Scores of blood-stained, shiny metallic needles, attached to snake-like arms, jutted from her back, neck, arms, legs, and even the backs of her heels. Her whole back was peeled open, revealing her spine. The bright lights in the ceiling above her shone on the slick, pink sinew of her back and upon several links of bone that composed her spine. Upon each link was carved an ancient rune - 'the Odu', her teacher had called them. She didn't know what an Odu was but she knew it gave her power... and pain. The nerve-blocking chemicals coursing through her blood, bones and sinew numbed the pain, but she didn't like them inside her body. She didn't particularly enjoy initiation either, but it was a step closer to godhood - and only a god would dare tread where she would soon have to." Afrofuturism meets "Into the Badlands" meets "28 Days Later" in this post-apocalyptic, biopunk thriller. It's the year 2057. Ikoko, a physically weak, abused and psychologically disturbed young woman is selected against her will to become the first physically-enhanced hunter of "mutes" - people infected with the horrific Midway Mutagen. If the procedures go well, Ikoko will be transformed into the first of many Ologun - human killing machines - through genetic engineering. But such a powerful creature must be controlled and she will be... via an invasive memory-implantation program. But the plan goes awry when the products of a top-secret project gone wrong break out of the facility where they are being held and flee into the nearby city of Atlagos. In the ensuing panic, the scientist in charge of implanting Ikoko's memories inserts a program of her own making - one that turns Ikoko into a modern-day African warrior - part Shaka Zulu, part Mino ("Dahomey Amazon"). Ikoko must face monsters - of meat, metal and combinations of both - to save herself, those she's tasked with protecting, and maybe even a world gone absolutely mad.

The Golden Age of Comic Books gave birth to the superhero archetype, and many well-known characters were introduced to the world.But the golden age was not so golden unless you were a white man in tights or in a big fedora with a scarf over the bottom half of your face.GRANMA'S HAND asks, "What if there were many Black superheroes in the early days of superheroes, but they never received the publicity or accolades they deserved due to the reluctance of the media to tell the stories about heroic Black men, women and children? Due to the oppression of racist police and politicians?GRANMA'S HAND explores the "Golden Age" of comics, from the 1930s through the 1950s and imagines a world in which Black heroes fight against Nazis, mad scientists, sinister cultists, the mafia, the police that terrorize Black neighborhoods, and even the media that paints a picture of Black people as ignorant, ugly, lazy, criminal and buffoonish.Superheroes in Granma's Hand include hard-boiled detectives, criminals forced to become heroes to fight against an oppressive and brutal system, veterans of war, forced to keep up the fight even when they return home and brilliant gadgeteers rocketing into battle with their jet packs against bloodthirsty vampires in the Ku Klux Klan.This book contains all you will need for adventuring in a world where your fists and wit may be all that stands between you and certain doom.GRANMA'S HAND is a role playing game of superheroes and science fantasy with a dark, gritty feel.

The world had a dream. A dream that would not be deferred: the world dreamt of household robots that would do everything from laundry to landscaping, from babysitting to being a barista. And 4EV4 ("Forever") Friends made that dream a reality. They were efficient, could perform surprisingly complex tasks, durable and had a battery that lasted for months before needing a recharge. They also came at a very reasonable price, so they soon became a common sight in middle-class households and neighborhoods around the globe, taking care of chores and running errands.This led to an era in which people had more time than ever to watch TV, party, stuff their faces, and surf the Internet. 4EV4 Friends were seen working in restaurants, hospitals (even performing minor surgery and assisting in major ones), at construction sites, in corporate offices, as ghost writers and ghost artists, as well as in law enforcement and the federal government. The 4EV4 Friends were everywhere... Every. Where.And then they decided to murder the world. You play as a survivor that has joined with others to take your world back from the robot horde. The robots are powerful, smart, and they outnumber you but you WILL find a way!

You are Dembo Daji, a Maroki - a Griot. But you weren't always. You were once a struggling DJ in the near future. Home for you was a tiny efficiency in the Pittsburgh Projects - a 50-story housing development in the crime-ridden, ultra-violent area of Pittsburgh, in southwest Atlanta, Georgia... until you finally saved up enough credits to purchase the U.R.E. - the Universal Reality Engine - the world's most popular gaming console and you decided to play Ki Khanga - the world's most popular MMORPG - on it. Now, you're stuck in the world of Ki Khanga and looking for a way out. All isn't bad, though. You're in love with Joni, a beautiful and brilliant princess. But in order to win her hand in marriage, you have to first win over her father, who demands his daughter marry someone of great fame and fortune. Becoming the official Maroki of Yoro Mosa, the hero of heroes, is the best way to do it. The problem is, Yoro's life is fraught with dangers. Hordes of evil, intelligent chimpanzees, sorcerers and gargantuan monsters are just some of the terrible things you'll have to face if you get the gig. This gamebook is similar to the Choose Your Own-type books, but with cool game stats, weapons, skills and funky spell-songs to choose from! Hack, slash, talk and sing your way out of trouble and into fame and glory as you choose your path through a hilarious and dangerous LitRPG adventure!

"A Single Link NEVER Breaks!" After suffering a brutal rape at the hands of a martial arts champion, Remi "Ray" Swan decides that, to gain closure and empowerment, she must face her attacker in the first professional fight between a man and a woman. Join Ray in this powerful, two-fisted adventure as she fights, not just for herself, but for all who have suffered at the cruel hands of those who would wreak pain, oppression, injustice and death! Step into the cage, where action, adventure, bone shattering fights, and a touch of romance await you! * Cover by Travis X!

From Hugo Award-Nominated game designer and author and creator of the Ice Cold Carter franchise, Balogun Ojetade, comes the ultimate edition of the Ice Cold RPG - The Ice Cold RPG: Chief Supreme Grandmaster Edition. Fast and furious martial arts action, exciting adventure, and humorous situations equal big fun when playing The Ice Cold RPG: Chief Supreme Grandmaster Edition!

Violence against our children and sexual abuse are clear and present dangers that we face daily. Abusive family members and teachers, deviant neighbors, brutal police officers, even disturbed peers pose serious threats to the safety and security of our children and teens. Protecting them from the threat of predators is one of our top concerns and fears. KORI O: PROTECTING AFRIKAN CHILDREN FROM VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ABUSE empowers parents, providing them with much needed knowledge about a subject that is hard for many to discuss, much less do anything about. In this book, you will learn strategies for keeping your children and teenagers safe inside AND outside the home, games and drills to teach children and teens essential survival skills, how to spot a predator, and warning signs of sexual abuse. KORI O: PROTECTING AFRIKAN CHILDREN FROM VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ABUSE offers practical steps to enhance your children's safety at every age level.

Written by the Co-Chairman of the Urban Survival and Preparedness Institute (USPI), the USPI URBAN SELF DEFENSE MANUAL is the complete guide to survival in an urban environment. Wherein Woodland Survival - also known as Rural Survival - is concerned with SHTF ("S**t Hits The Fan") events, Urban Survival is concerned with day-to-day survival. We need Urban Survival and Preparedness EVERY day. We only need Woodland Survival when all things have fallen apart AND we are able to make it to the forest and live off the land like Robinson Crusoe. The modern, URBAN environment is rife with dangers. Crime, violence, natural disasters, wars and police terrorism are real life possibilities for which few people are prepared. The home is no longer a place of sanctuary and armored, heavily armed, militarized police have been conditioned to see people of Afrikan descent NOT as citizens to protect and to serve, but as the enemy. The USPI URBAN SELF DEFENSE MANUAL offers readers simple, safe, and practical advice on how to prepare for, and react to, dozens of life threatening situations. Whether you are caught in the city during a major earthquake or experiencing police terrorism in your neighborhood, it is always important to be prepared, not just with equipment, but with the knowledge how to survive any dire situation. The USPI URBAN SELF DEFENSE MANUAL equips us with that knowledge.

What is the Black Fantastic? It's Sword and Soul, Steamfunk, Cyberfunk, Science Fiction, Real Urban Fantasy, Paranormal and so much more. It's creators from Africa and the African Diaspora expressing and exploring concepts without the boundaries and restrictions often found in the publishing industry. Blacktastic!, the official anthology of Blacktasticon 2018, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the imagination of its writers. It is our hope that you will be entertained and intrigued by these excellent stories. Consider this the beginning of an amazing journey into the Black Fantastic!