“Amandla: Born of the First Congo War” is a journey through the 1996-1997 Congo war as experienced by a young Congolese at an early stage of his childhood.
The tale depicts a story of naïve adventure covered in childhood bliss and leading to a first-time encounter with a world of violence and armed conflict.
It also paints the birth of a humanitarian and a proud global citizen, an advocate for peace and humanism: proof that chaos carries the seed of order. It is a story of millions of others like the author who are trying to serve humanity despite their tragic pasts.


































CHRISTINE NZYOKA –
Captivating blend of heart, craft, and insight,a story that lingers long after the final page.
CHRISTINE NZYOKA –
It’s such an amazing read!!wow
Francien –
Very good reas and great storyline
We need more of these books.
Danny –
very good book. One of the best reads in a long time
Rabia Abdi –
Amandla: Born of the First Congo War is one of those books that lingers in your mind long after you finish it. The storytelling is honest and vivid, allowing readers to feel the uncertainty, fear, and fragile hope that shapes everyday life during conflict. Highly recommend!
Samuel –
Awesome book; a well crafted narrative.
Evans Magoiga –
The book is a true masterpiece! I loved the way the story was woven together. The writing is engaging, and the themes are thought-provoking. The author is an incredibly talented person, and I’m so proud of that, Can’t wait to see what he writes next.
Nina Bola –
The author’s candidness and emotional depth elevate this beyond a war story. It becomes a mirror reflecting what it truly means to be human amid chaos. A chaos of the war in Congo and its impact. A deeply moving read I highly recommend.
Adhiambo Juma –
War,like rain sends no sure signs. It just falls one day, first slowly – in bits- then angrily.
The story of a child who woke up to war- Innocent, unaware.
The story of robbed innocence and childhood,
The story of resilience,
The story of the rainbow after the rain,
The story of hope.
Sikula –
A very informative book, with lots of sad stories and events, but narrated in an interesting and captivating way
Ygal –
Between the corollaries that follow the instability of the African Great lakes looms a dire lack of narrative from the victim’s perspective. Antonio’s Born of the First Congo War is a book that navigates the complexity of telling such a story by revealing a personal experience and putting into contexts the bigger its picture.
Abi Matheka –
I recently started reading this book and instantly drowned in it! The author’s writing style and ability to capture the reader’s attention and emotions is wildly mind blowing and I love it.
Cannot wait to finish reading this beautiful piece🤩
Nicole Stella Omondi –
Amazing
stella Katchanula –
For international relations students interested in peace and conflict this book is must to read ~!! Amazing book
Edmund Mwangi –
The book gives a descriptive picture of the first congo war and how it affected different people. The book was awesome
Nyayow Deng Chuol –
This was a beautiful read. It encapsulates a personal experience of war and highlights more issues in the contemporary world.
Esperance –
A nice book that veryone should read.
Iman –
Beautiful and captivating experience. Honestly one of my best reads!
Sheila –
An interesting read. You will not be able to put it down.