DEAD BONES DO NOT RISE AGAIN
The story follows Nnenne, who suddenly vanishes from the normal life she is accustomed to, leaving behind Jachimma, the love of her life. She embraces born-again Christianity and surrenders herself completely to God. However, without her knowledge, her actions are fulfilling an ancient ohu uzo (seer) prophecy, validating the intentions of the traditional gods, and opening up the pathway for the next ancestor-chosen seer to accept their inheritance. In this debut novel, Okeke explores deep spiritual themes, raising challenging questions about the clashes and perceived superiority between modern religion and Traditional African Religion (such as the tension between a Christian Pastor and a traditional Dibia).
The story follows Nnenne, who suddenly vanishes from the normal life she is accustomed to, leaving behind Jachimma, the love of her life. She embraces born-again Christianity and surrenders herself completely to God. However, without her knowledge, her actions are fulfilling an ancient ohu uzo (seer) prophecy, validating the intentions of the traditional gods, and opening up the pathway for the next ancestor-chosen seer to accept their inheritance. In this debut novel, Okeke explores deep spiritual themes, raising challenging questions about the clashes and perceived superiority between modern religion and Traditional African Religion (such as the tension between a Christian Pastor and a traditional Dibia).
