The Battle of Beliefs

After a tyrant falls in the fictional nation of Sonko-du, freedom comes—but not without consequences, and hope rises—only to wrestle with power, betrayal, and fading ideals. The Battle of Beliefs is a bold, poetic political, and haunting allegory about post-revolution Africa, exploring how dreams of freedom can slowly morph into cycles of silence and self-interest. A gripping tale of truth, power, and the fragile nature of belief. But the real fight begins: the battle within ourselves

Through vivid storytelling, memorable characters like Keeluntang, the reluctant revolutionary, and Jaali Demba, the haunting narrator, the novel examines the complexities of power, memory, disillusionment, and hope. As revolutions give way to routine, and liberators risk becoming the next oppressors, Sonko-du mirrors the real-life struggles of post-colonial nations wrestling with identity, justice, and betrayal.

Darboe’s piercing prose challenges readers to reflect: Can belief survive power? Can freedom exist without memory? Profound, poetic, and powerful, The Battle of Beliefs is not just a novel—it’s a mirror held up to the politics of our world and the silence that follows when the chants fade.