Memories of the Dark Days - Okonkwo, Ken
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The vast sub-Saharan landmass with many heritages was amalgamated by the British government to form the nation, Nigeria. In 1960, the nation became independent. Ethnic, tribal and religious intolerance tore into the well - ordered fabric of the country and seven years later a vicious conflict resulted. Part of the south seceded and the conflict degenerated to a civil war. Massive destruction of property and loss of lives characterized the initial savage confrontation. When the toll on both sides increased to disconcerting proportions, the Federal Government managed to successfully impose an…mehr

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The vast sub-Saharan landmass with many heritages was amalgamated by the British government to form the nation, Nigeria. In 1960, the nation became independent. Ethnic, tribal and religious intolerance tore into the well - ordered fabric of the country and seven years later a vicious conflict resulted. Part of the south seceded and the conflict degenerated to a civil war. Massive destruction of property and loss of lives characterized the initial savage confrontation. When the toll on both sides increased to disconcerting proportions, the Federal Government managed to successfully impose an economic blockade on the rebels then named, Biafrans. Hunger, disease and lack of all facilities including medical management ravaged the Biafrans, weakening them militarily. Anger bred wickedness and atrocities were committed in the name of Country. Thirty months after the eruption of hostilities, it ceased, and peace returned to the country. The author experienced the fore-going as a teenager trapped in the melee. A tinge of the supernatural adorns the tail end of the story and as is usual with such matters, defies explanation.
Autorenporträt
Chuka Ken Okonkwo was born in Warri, Delta State and hails from Obosi in Anambra State, Nigeria. His father was a police man and being subject to frequent transfers, they traversed the southern parts of Nigeria until after the civil war. This enabled him to pick up some of the multiple languages spoken and experience the various cultures first-hand. He went through school and chose the banking career, working for about fifteen years for one of the most prominent banks in the country as an inspector, before branching off into the private sector and establishing one of the longest lasting Finance companies in the eastern part of Nigeria. Chuka was at the helm of affairs of his Finance Company for about 20 years before retiring, but continues to serve on the board. He was always introspective and communicated better in writing, and thus developed the habits of writing out his thoughts, imaginations and stories. Recalling facts of the civil war, Chuka birthed ' the dark days series'- historical fiction reminiscent of the war in Nigeria. In 2007, He produced a short non-fiction narrative titled 'second chance'. The Fictional trilogy titled 'Biafrana 1, 2 & 3' followed in succeeding years, depicting post-civil war Nigeria. Chuka is happily married to his heartthrob and blessed with four children. He presently resides in New York and spends the majority of his time involved in his various charities, with his grandchildren and writing to his heart's content.