Osimiri & Other Stories

The lead story in the book, Osimiri, Dawn and the Girls is set in Amaiyi, Igbere, Abia State Nigeria. It is a short story of an eventful day in the life of two village girls. The story exposes bits and pieces of the live and culture of the Igbere People. It was originally written for a competition advertised by Commonwealth Writers.

The Elder from the War tells the story of an elderly man who survived the Sierra Leonean war and had resorted to drug use and begging. As Kevin Frimpong finds himself in some sort of parasitic relationship with this elder, he is in a dilemma as to whether to keep giving him money or not.

In Lagos Street, Kwaku, a young Christian, gives a ride to two prostitutes and hears their side of the story. They appear to be just as religious as everyone else in Accra. Their religious views, however turn out to be incredibly confusing to Kwaku who needs to examine his own commitment to faith again.

The story Nd'Ukwu is set in ancient Igboland. Ebiri, an eight-foot plus descendant of the giants, joins his brothers in a series of battles for money. In the last battle, after his brothers lose their lives, he meets the entity who finally leads him to the answers to questions that he has struggled with his entire life.