| Author: | Tanure Ojaide | ISBN: | 9789788422792 |
| Publisher: | Malthouse Press | Publication: | May 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Malthouse Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tanure Ojaide |
| ISBN: | 9789788422792 |
| Publisher: | Malthouse Press |
| Publication: | May 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Malthouse Press |
| Language: | English |
Set in the Niger Delta this novel tells the tale of a women's struggle for equality in a traditional patriachal society. Set against the once-in-a-generation festival at which the one chosen by the gods performs the dance of "the mother mask", Ojaide weaves a tale of suspense while displaying the traditions and religious beliefs that define the Niger Delta.
Set in the Niger Delta this novel tells the tale of a women's struggle for equality in a traditional patriachal society. Set against the once-in-a-generation festival at which the one chosen by the gods performs the dance of "the mother mask", Ojaide weaves a tale of suspense while displaying the traditions and religious beliefs that define the Niger Delta.
