Rogba

I tell stories. A TESTIMONY OF BLOOD out now from @gollancz

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[Illumicrate ✨ @illumicrate]

We’re delighted to announce, in collaboration with M.H. Ayinde (@mhayinde) and Orbit Books (@orbitbooks), our Illumicrate Exclusive: A Dance of Burning Blades edition!

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

@mahmud0elsayed My condolences. May he rest peacefully and may God grant you and yours strength and comfort through this challenging time. 🙏🏿

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

@brittlepaper @thealdissaward Thank you !

[BRITTLE PAPER @brittlepaper]

Nigerian author Rogba Payne just won @thealdissaward for Worldbuilding with his debut novel, THE DANCE OF THE SHADOWS. West African myth, magic, and music meet high fantasy in a book the judges couldn't put down. Congratulations @RogbaPayne! 🏆
https://t.co/Nef48SpDOy

[Masobe Books @masobebooks]

A Testimony of Blood by @RogbaPayne . OUT NOW!!

Inspired by West-African spirituality and set in a world reminiscent of colonial Africa. A TESTIMONY OF BLOOD is the continuation of the SONG OF GODHUNTERS an epic adult fantasy series.

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

@AlantheMaester @gollancz Available with @masobebooks in Lagos.

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

@NeilBlairTBP Thank you so much Neil!

[Gollancz @gollancz]

Delighted that Rogba Payne’s DANCE OF SHADOWS has won the inaugural Brian Aldiss award for worldbuilding at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton!

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

Bud looking comfortable atm

[Afrocritik @afrocritik]

Nigerian writers: Rogba Payne and Wole Talabi have been announced as finalists for the inaugural Aldiss Award for world-building in speculative fiction.

More details⬇️
https://t.co/JmSamcVdtU

[BRITTLE PAPER @brittlepaper]

Congratulations to Rogba Payne & Wole Talabi, finalists for the Aldiss Award, a new prize for world-building in speculative fiction!

Speculative fiction is rising. African storytelling has been there all along ✨

#AfricanLiterature #NigerianWriters

https://t.co/kZb2T3wvyP

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

What an honour to be shortlisted alongside such incredible writers!

[Gollancz @gollancz]

We're over the moon that Kavithri by Aman J. Bedi, Shigidi by @WTalabi and The Dance of Shadows by @RogbaPayne have all been shortlisted for the @thealdissaward for World Building in speculative fiction 🎉��

For more info: https://t.co/JwNOpjY4JX

[Miguel R Peck @MiguelRPeck]

Thrilled to be continuing @RogbaPayne’s take on epic fantasy. The Dance of Shadows - is still severely underhyped.

If you want a break from the more prevalent western mythological takes on fantasy, please try it. Also, how much do these covers slap? @Shutabug did a great job.

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

Itauma 🫨

[That guy. @Shutabug]

So good I did it twice. New book cover painting for A testimony of blood, the sequel to Rogba Payne’s The dance of Shadows.

[Aerosoul Limited ™ @aerosoullimited]

Happy heavenly birthday to Leke. We want to send a big shout out to everyone who has continued to support Aerosoul. Much love to you all

[Rogba @RogbaPayne]

@AlantheMaester Glad you enjoyed it. The sequel, A TESTIMONY OF BLOOD, is coming July 17!

[Gollancz @gollancz]

Introducing the stunning sequel to #TheDanceofShadows by @RogbaPayne ✨

A TESTIMONY OF BLOOD is an epic and fantastical tale infused with the spirituality of West Africa.

Coming 17 July 2025. Pre-order now: https://t.co/nkHnWBh4tB

[MCM Comic Con @MCMComicCon]

Authors heading to MCM London this May 🤩

✨ Connie Glynn
✨ Derek Landy
✨ Rogba Payne
✨ Bella Higgin
✨ Peter F. Hamilton

See more info on our guest page! Get MCM tickets: https://t.co/F9ZdgM8ZjI

@dereklandy @RogbaPayne

[Gollancz @gollancz]

Happy paperback publication day to #HighVaultage from
@chrssgdn and @JenSugden ✨

Grab your copy of The Sunday Times bestselling scifi mystery today: https://t.co/eSBePJieEW