Toads for supper by chukwuemeka ike novels

He took the throne following the death of his father. The Ike family has ruled Ndikelionwu for decades but his people were yet to encounter one who wanted to preserve the monarchy by changing things. Inhe asked his people to stop offering animal sacrifices to the land goddess Ala during the new yam festival. Instead, he wanted a Christian thanksgiving service at the Anglican church where a front row seat was usually reserved for his family.

The writer, who spoke up for African culture in his work, and wrote about men transmuting into leopards, felt animal sacrifices should no longer be associated with his people and many of them agreed with him. You may also like:. The 'ironic' question of Nigerian writing. Nigeria's disappearing storytellers. As a king, he respected the egalitarian nature of his people and was largely democratic, working with a small council to reach decisions.

They describe him as humble and the peace-maker who ruled with a firm hand. His people say he is not dead as a king does not die, but rather goes to be with his ancestors. They refuse to speak of his death, neither do they refer to him in the past. It is the sort of attitude that Ike may have been proud of. Letter from Africa: Nigeria's disappearing storytellers.

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