“My African Woman embodies a transformative odyssey which surpasses continents, cultural nuances/heritage, identity and love which resonates with human spirit as the choices we make shapes our life” This is the tale of a young man named Egunbiyi, fondly called Biyi, born in Irolu Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. His family were traditional worshippers, who were keepers of ancient customs and traditions. His parents had struggled for years to conceive a child. Their prayers were finally answered after offering sacrifices to their gods, followed by joyous celebrations. Biyi’s life was dedicated to the family gods to continue the traditions and customs, requiring him to initially forego his education. The arrival of English cleric Father Paul Morgan to the Anglican Church in Irolu and his intervention were pivotal parts of Biyis’s life. Biyi eventually married his beloved Comfort and fathered a son. Despite parental objections, he gradually distanced himself from his African way of life, including worshiping local deities, and pursued a Western education after receiving a scholarship to study in England. He seized the opportunity for a Western education, leaving his son and Comfort behind. Biyi later entered into a romantic relationship with Mary with whom he had a daughter – Joan. While he struggled to maintain a balance between his African identity with the reality of his new found western life but unfortunately due to cultural differences, the relationship hit rock bottom and broke down. He invited his son and Comfort to join him in England. Comfort became a nurse, while Biyi realised his dream and became a lawyer. Tragically, Comfort fell seriously sick... Despite their hardships, they diligently prepared for their eventual return to Nigeria. You will need to turn the pages of the book to read about what happened in the final chapters of the book.
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