This fictional book was recommended to me by a Scottish work colleague who told me that he found it very interesting and rich in African culture, both of which are true. I do not know much about the Igbo culture, but it seems similar to have some elements in it which are similar to other African cultures. I know a little bit of my own Yoruba culture but not as deep as I have wished to have known, which I often use as a baseline. Although in Yoruba culture, we have kings, priests, etc., from what I am told, the Igbo pride themselves on being more egalitarian for males, saying, "The Igbo have no King". The book was written by Chigozie Obioma . He was a finalist for the Booker Prize and is a Professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This is his second book, the first one being "The Fisherman". Chigozie Obioma The book follows a poultry farmer, Chinonoso Solomon Olisa , and it is explained to us via his Chi or guardian spirit, defined as " the pe