ARGONAUT BOOKS

In this novella, Cyprian Ekwensi narrates the spectacular adventures of the Funali Sunsayes, a nomadic family whose lives are turned upside down when their great leader, Chief Mai, is cursed by his rival to the throne. 'Understand this: We Fulanis do not like you town dwellers. We love our simple life which makes men free and brave and gives women a strong position. Can you understand that?' When Chief Mai Sunsaye smells the smoke of burning grass, he knows it is time to go. Such is the nomadic life of the Fulani cattlemen. Yet when Mai Sunsaye's rival to the throne, Ardo, curses him with the ...Read More