"While some black men begin to rule they become too greedy. They eat and fill their stomachs and the stomachs of their brothers. This is not enough for them. They continue till their throats are filled. And that too is not enough. They have food in their stomachs and in their throats and they go on till their mouths are full and then proceed to fill their bags. But no one else outside their families and their tribe must partake of this food. This is what brings the trouble in Africa. So, I want to rule, so as to have my share. You want to rule to have your share. Then we start killing ourselves..."
Pa Ukoha in Cyprian Ekwensi's Survive the peace
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A remarkable novel by a remarkable, very prolific African author. Ekwensi- always remembered!!
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