Halima

Halima Is A Novel Covering The Controversial Relationship Between Two Lovers From Two Opposing Nigerian Cultures And Religions. South-Eastern Nigeria And Northern Nigeria Are Culturally Rich Regions As Are Other Parts Of The Country. The Significance Of The Unification Of These Two Sectors As Emphasized In This Novel Through This Couple Is The Consolidation Of The Spirit Of The Nation. The Journey Of Nnanna And Halima In A Unique Though Culturally Unpopular Union Heralds The Birth Of A Son Who Eventually Brings Two Families And Cultures Together. The Divisiveness Is Forgotten To Celebrate This Precious Gift Of New Life. This Son Is A Metaphor Representing The Future: Emergence Of A Strong Nation Where Differences In Language And Culture Only Serve To Strengthen The Land. It Is The Responsibility Of The Two Lovers Families Presented In This Novel To Embrace The Future And Invest In It As They Raise Their Son The Future. Old Traditions Which Cripple Positive Change Are Modified To Fulfill This Task. Halima Also Illustrates The Joys Of Sisterhood And Brotherhood As The Country Nigeria The Continent Of Africa And The Entire World Usher In The New Era Of Globalization Beyond Ethnic Boundaries.