Ancestor’s Gift
“When he returned from his travels, he brought a contingent of scientists and engineers who built the tower and several other structures. But, after a year of serious work, they packed up and left.”

Art by: Zélie Durand-Khalifat
Suggested discussion points
- What different types of conservation can be read into the story?
- Maazi Okelonge is described as holding different roles. What are they? How do they interact?
- What might be the significance of Maazi Okelonge refusing Nwawi’s healing when he is sick?
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