Caging Curiosity: A song of cages and liberties Contributor(s): Olajide, Tayo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1734604018 ISBN-13: 9781734604016 Publisher: Favex Media Productions OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - Prehistoric & Primitive |
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.15 lbs) 414 pages |
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Publisher Description: A remarkable reinvention of the historical past of Africa set in the sixteenth-century West African city of indigenes and foreigners. This debut novel tells the story of Adeolu, a peasant artist and a wise medicine man whose literacy and problem-solving skills were useful in building a modern society.
Adeolu is the grandson of Keniola, who once was queen in Idumagbo but was kidnapped and sold into slavery. It has taken her decades to escape and return and now that she has, she declares herself regent and convinces the people that having Adeolu as King will bring them back to a more democratic society and government like they used to have before outside influences made them change their ways to a monarchy. After much infighting and trickery, including one brother killing another to attain the throne, an outside threat unites them when the man who held Keniola but who also loves her very much comes to reclaim her. Muslims, Christians, and traditional worshipers form one army to fight the invaders.
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