Babatunde's Heroic Journey: From Nigeria to Ukraine via Russia

An exciting new novel from South African author, Nape Motana. Babatunde's Heroic Journey is the story of Babatunde Okoronkwo, a Nigerian recipient of a Russian scholarship who does not return to his country once his schooling is complete. As the Soviet flag tumbles into a new epoch, he is consumed by zeal to be part of the transformation of a new society. He raises his hand and says, "Here am I, send me!"--having no idea where the answer to that prayer might lead him.

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