Lola Babalola, Author
DavidNew Book Announcement! The first book in the Eta Oba and the Queens series is here
When the future seems uncertain, sometimes you have to journey into the past.
In the perfect kingdom of Emure, nestled beside the thundering waterfall Omi Aro, sixteen-year-old triplets Tade, Tide, and Tode are approaching their coming-of-age ceremony. But there’s a problem: without their mother to guide them, how will they learn to become the women they’re destined to be?
Tade dreams of leadership. Tode wants to be a healer. Tide longs to become a warrior. But in their world, can girls truly be all these things?
When they seek guidance from the Great God Eledua at the sacred waterfall, they receive an answer that will change their lives forever: The Library at Timbuktu.
What begins as a simple research trip transforms into an impossible adventure when an ancient scroll transports them 3,000 years into the past. Suddenly, they’re standing in the palace courtyard of teenage Makeda—the girl who would one day become the legendary Queen of Sheba.
Through combat training, midnight conversations, and honey cakes, the sisters discover that the greatest queens weren’t born great—they chose greatness every single day. They learn about courage from a princess who faces lions, wisdom from a future queen who seeks knowledge across continents, and strength from a young woman who refuses to let anyone dim her light.
“Eta and The Queens of Afre-Kh: Daughters of Okeseri” is the first book in an exciting new Afrofuturistic series that celebrates:
🌍 African Heritage – Rich Yoruba culture, ancient kingdoms, and historical figures
👑 Female Empowerment – Three distinct, strong heroines on their own unique paths
⏰ Time-Travel – Adventures across centuries to meet legendary African queens
👭 Sisterhood – The unbreakable bond between sisters who face challenges together
📚 Educational Adventure – History and fantasy woven seamlessly together
Perfect for fans of: A Wrinkle in Time, Percy Jackson, Children of Blood and Bone, and Aru Shah
Readers will love:
- The unique Afrofuturistic world-building (electric trains, teleportation, AND ancient traditions!)
- Three heroines instead of one—each with distinct personalities and dreams
- Authentic representation of African culture and history
- Clean, age-appropriate content with powerful messages
- Educational value wrapped in thrilling adventure
- Meeting real historical figures as teenagers
Ideal for: Independent readers ages 9-12, classroom discussions, book clubs, and anyone who loves smart, adventurous heroines and diverse fantasy worlds.
Book 1 is just the beginning. The Queens of Africa are waiting to share their secrets. Which queen will Eta Oba meet next?
📖 Available now on Amazon Kindle
⭐ Start the adventure today!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Oluwafunmilola (Lola) Ronke Babalola is a behavioral consultant and strategic communications professional with many years of experience from both the private and development sectors, the United Nations. Funmilola and her husband Olajide, an Architect and mass housing social Entrepreneur are marriage counselors. They have six children. Funmilola is also Founder and Executive Editor of Feelnubia.org.
Lola quit her international development career to spend more time with her family but soon found that she was not sure she was cut out to be a stay-at-home Mum. She chronicles that journey in her upcoming book: “Memoirs of the Kicking, Screaming Housewife”. Poet and philosopher, Lola is also founder of pure-play FeelNubia.org, a historical and cultural heritage organization. Lola and Jide have six gifted children. There is not a single dull moment in their household. HELPMEET is Lola’s first published work. Her latest book is the Teenage Adventure: Eta Oba and Makeda of Sheba, which is Book 1 in the the series titled: Eta Oba and the Queens.
ABOUT HELPMEET
HELPMEET is the complete marriage prep-school handbook, providing you with insight into how to prepare logistically, emotionally and spiritually for the journey of a lifetime. If you have ever wondered why some marriages succeed while others do not, HELPMEET helps you to understand the perspectives that can snatch your marriage from the road to failure and set it on the track to success. Using powerful historical examples, including the compelling true story of three generations of women who discover their purpose in marriage through sacrifice, humor and a generosity of spirit, HELPMEET details a practical glossary of perspectives, tips and check-lists that every woman can relate to no matter where she is on her marital journey.
Marriage takes two, and then one more! Discover the third, absolutely non-negotiable ingredient to make your marriage and home a place of joy, a refuge from the storms of life and an inspiration to your friends, neighbors and generations of your progeny. Are some marriages made to last? HELPMEET puts you within reach of a marriage made in heaven.
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