Every Woman in This Village is a Liar
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| Author | Ndifreke Ukpong |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Media type | Paperback and hardcover |
| Pages | 76 |
| ISBN | 9798861530729 |
Every Woman in This Village is a Liar is a 2009 novel by Nigerian novelist Ndifreke Ukpong.[1][2][3][4] Set in fictional Osom village, it aims to show that women are not just passive victims or obedient followers, but active agents and decision-makers in their own lives.[5][6][7][8]
Plot summary[edit]
Every Woman in This Village is a Liar, in the fictional Osom village, is thrown into disarray when the grand prince disappears. The men of the village set out into a dangerous forest to find him, leaving the women behind to manage village affairs. The situation worsens when the king suddenly passes away, and the women, now in charge, are unjustly accused of causing his death.[9]
Characters[edit]
Royalty[edit]
- Edidem Ekpok Ekpok, the king of fictional Osom Village.
- Uko Ekpok, the grand prince who got missing, triggering a search in the evil forest.
- Obongawang, the Queen of Idem-Utu village, advocate for the women of Osom Village.
King's cabinet[edit]
- Udom: a member of the King's cabinet.
- Annang, a member of the King's cabinet.
- Akang, a member of the King's cabinet, whose idea led to the return of the missing prince.
- Ekpenyoung, a member of the King's cabinet.
- Okon, a member of the King's cabinet.
Villagers[edit]
- Uyo-idung, the village town crier who perished in the evil forest during the search for the missing prince.
- Uwam, a woman from the fictional Osom Village.
- Uwem, a woman from the fictional Osom Village.
- Eka Iko, the village town crier's wife
- Inem, a Woman from the fictional Osom Village
References[edit]
- ^ Online, Tribune (2024-01-04). "Ndifreke Ukpong: A Nigerian Author's Inspiring Journey to Publishing 26 Books by Age 26, Breaking Barriers and Defying Limits". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Nigerian Author, Ndifreke Ukpong Speaks On The Need To Use Literature To Tackle Contemporary Issues Facing Nigeria | African Examiner". 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Ukpong, Ndifreke (2009-09-15). Every Woman in This Village is a Liar. De Press Limited. ISBN 979-8-8615-3072-9.
- ^ "Book Review, Every Woman in This Village is a Liar by Ndifreke Ukpong". Champion Newspapers LTD. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ Aruegodore, Achojah (2024-02-06). "Why my novel stirred controversy — Ukpong". 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Times, Daily. "Importance of encouraging independent thinking-Ndifreke Ukpong". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Chikelu, Chinelo (2024-04-23). "Author Ndifreke Ukpong Makes His Books Available Free For Readers". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "Ndifreke Ukpong Releases Free Books: "Every Woman in This Village is a Liar" and "No Limitation To Success" -". The NEWS. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "Every Woman in This Village is a Liar by Ndifreke Ukpong - Realnews Magazine". 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
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