Shattered Hopes: Chronicles Of Muguland, #1

By Dr. Ope Banwo

The Chronicles Of Muguland [Book I]: Shattered Hopes
The Chronicles Of Muguland is a historical 'faction' novel series (a 'faction novel' is a combination of fiction and nonfiction) based on the Saga of an African nation that was blessed with everything God can give any nation to make it great, but which still failed miserably to live up to its potential for greatness. 
 

This Book I in the short-book series narrates the heartbreaking tale of how a fictional African country, called Muguland, blessed with so many great human and natural resources squandered its potential for greatness. Using the fictional African nation of Muguland as the focal point, this historical faction book series also explores how a nation with so much potential for greatness became a nation of chronic underachievers because of the ego, greed, and inordinate ambition for power by its leaders, and the complicity of its citizens.
 

Since this is a book of faction,  the reader is left to figure out which parts of the tale are facts, and which parts are fiction, while being entertained by the fast-moving narration of events. As you read through and try to verify which incidents are facts, and which are fiction, you will surely have fun as you read through this fast-moving thriller.
 

Other Books to watch out for in the Chronicles Of Muguland Series:
Brothers At War; The Reign Of Generals; The Evil Genius And The Generous Tycoon; General Mad Dog; The Return Of Ebora; The Season Of Professor Goodluck; The Last Dance Of Bubu; The Kingmaker's Metamorphosis

• Language: English
• Publisher: Opeolu Banwo
• Release date: Jan 15, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224501687

Dr. Ope Banwo

Dr Ope Banwo, is an Attorney, Techpreneur, Digital Business Coach and author of multiple bestsellers. He has written several books on Business, Lifestyle, Internet Marketing and Life application of artificial intelligence tools. You can follow him on his blog at FearlessNetpreneur.com

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Dedication

This Book Is Dedicated To:

African Diasporas Yearning For Africa To Be Great – We are still waiting for our countries of birth to realize the potential for explosive development that was the premise for our leaders demanding self-governance from colonialists many years ago

My Brother, Olu Banwo , A strong believer in Nigeria and its potential. You inspired this book in many ways I cannot explain. I thank God for helping you turn out to be a great human being despite the natural disadvantage of losing our mom at the tender age of four.

Important Legal Stuff

This book is © Dr. Ope Banwo. All Rights Reserved. You may not sell this book, give it away, display it publicly, nor may you distribute it in any form whatsoever.

This is a faction book (i.e. work of fiction mixed with non-fiction to maximize the readers enjoyment of the subject matter).

All the names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this book are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner.

Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events in any country or any community, is purely coincidental.

If any part of this story appears to be similar to your story or the life or experiences of anyone you may know, be assured that similarity exists only in your fertile imagination.

Stop guessing and just enjoy the Book!

Acknowledgements

I want to appreciate the following as we go on this 10-Book adventure journey into the Chronicles of Muguland

1. Jimi Ogunlana  – My erstwhile editor and story adviser. Thank you so much for your thorough editing work and useful suggestions on how to frame some of the stories in this book for a perfect balance between historical facts and fictional story.

2. Olu Banwo – My political analysis sparring partner. We argue so much on our family thread and tussle often on political issues; you eventually became  default the perfect consultant to look over my factional work. He gave me good pointers that really helped me make the Chronicles Of Muguland series come to life. Thank you, kid brother.

3. Bayo Babatunde, Eric Phillip, Olufunke Addo & Jacob Odedekuma – My All-Purpose managers who had to do the speed reading for me, edit and make suggestions on improving the story at the same time. Thank you all for your hustle. I assure you some of the rewards for your labors will be collected right here on earth first before you collect the remainder in Heaven.  

About The Author

Dr. Ope Banwo, Founder of GistHouse Audio App, is an Attorney, Tech Start-Up Specialist, Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, and Corporate Solutions Provider.

He holds several degrees in Law including a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) 1985; Barrister-At-Law (B.L) 1986; Master of Laws (LL.M) 1990 and an honorary Doctor of Laws (Ph.D.) 2013. He is currently admitted to the Nigerian Bar, New York Bar and Federal District Court of Nebraska, USA.

Dr. Ope Banwo is a prolific software publisher and tech founder with several softwares published by his firm including Mobimatic App Builder, Designa, Business360Suite, Churchio; CopyDaddy; GrowMatic; Bizmatic, among others.

As a prolific multi-dimensional author, Dr. Banwo has written over 40 published books on different topics over the years including bestsellers in Christianity, Lifestyle and Business.

Some of his bestselling books include: The Kingdompreneur, Overcoming The Gideon Complex, The Blessings of Adversity, Netpreneur Manifesto, Digital Business Goldmines, Multiple Streams Of Crypto Income; Confessions Of A Guru-Wannabe; Confessions Of Rainmakers; ChatGPT Business Goldmines; Encounters With ChatGPT Series; Africa’s Most Wanted Recipe; What Happened To My Harvest and Commandments Of Digital Marketing...just to mention a few.

As a man committed to philanthropy and public service, he has initiated several public initiatives including the Ghetto Dreamz Foundation to empower economically-disadvantaged Youths; The Digital Works Africa to teach youths legitimate ways to employ themselves online; and Naija Lives Matter to advocate for citizenship rights and  provide empowerment and free skills acquisition workshops to economically-disadvantaged Africans.

Some of his companies include Banwo & Igbokwe Law Firm; Mobisoft360 Inc; Netpreneur360 Inc. and American Internet University;

He is currently works at Banwo & Igbokwe Law firm and his internet business  holding company, Mobisoft360 Inc USA.  

My Partnership With ChatGPT To Write This Book

Before you delve into the saga of the Chronicles Of Muguland historical faction series, I need to make an important Confession: The creation of Chronicles Muguland Series I - Shattered Hopes has been a unique journey, one that merged the traditional art of storytelling with the cutting-edge capabilities of a machine learning tool - ChatGPT.

This partnership has been invaluable, not just in accelerating historical research and idea generation, but in seamlessly weaving fiction with non-fiction to bring this narrative to life.

ChatGPT has been more than a tool; it's been a collaborator, enhancing the richness of the narrative and providing insights that enriched the tapestry of this story. It's a testament to the evolving world of writing, where AI and human creativity intersect to create compelling stories.

Far from diminishing the value of this book, ChatGPT has amplified it, proving to be a writer's dream. It has enabled me to craft a narrative that might have been out of reach, blending the realms of history and imagination with ease. This partnership showcases the potential of AI in enhancing human creativity, not replacing it.

So, as you delve into the pages of Shattered Hopes, remember that you're witnessing a pioneering blend of human ingenuity and AI efficiency, a synergy that represents the future of storytelling.

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Dr Ope Banwo

Chapter I:

Muguland - A Land  Flowing With Oil, Gas and 1,000 Other Minerals

As the sun rose high in the sky, it cast its golden rays across Muguland, a land that was once a flourishing area filled with great natural resources. The Muguland Area is home to over 250 distinct tribes, each with its own unique cultures, languages, and traditions. These tribes often fought inter-tribal wars against each other, but for most times they had learned in relative harmony, with occasional wars erupting every now and then.

Despite the inter-tribal conflicts, the people of Muguland areas managed to develop advanced civilizations and complex social structures long before the arrival of European explorers. They had a flourishing economy, driven by the abundance of natural resources found in their lands. The area now known as Muguland was known for its oil, gas, and minerals, which were the envy of other nations.

The people of Muguland were highly intelligent and industrious. They were experts in agriculture, mining and trade, and their kingdoms once ruled vast swathes of Africa. They developed advanced political, economic, and social systems that were suited to their individual tribes, with each tribe having its own unique way of governance.

Despite their differences, the people of Muguland were united by a shared desire to make their lands great. They had a strong sense of community and a deep respect for their traditions and cultural heritage. They were proud of their land, and they worked hard to make it thrive.

The pre-colonial era of Muguland was a time of great progress and prosperity, but it was also a time of conflict and division. The tribes were separated by their ancient, wall-less, but mutually acknowledged boundaries. As with all humans, they often fought over resources, but despite this, they all recognized the importance of working together to develop their part of the world.

In