Chapter 46: Total transformation

Mazi Ileka's compound looked more beautiful than what Ije expected. Kasie had transformed the whole compound and gave it a modern look.

As the strongest man in the community, people pay to watch him wrestle with strong men from different communities. With that, he was able to make enough money and build houses that were more modern than an ordinary hut.

The modern buildings changed the outlook of the compound. Some huts were raised down and new structures erected on the spot.

Ije's favorite mango tree was also cut down and Kasie built an open hall where his father received visitors. The hall was named Obu. Ije was impressed with what she saw.

A little girl of about five years old who was playing with her little brother in the middle of the compound screamed and ran into the Obu leaving his brother outside the moment Ije's cart drove into the compound.

A man came out of the Obu and rescued the little boy who was scared to death. He turned and stared at the strangers. Mazi Ileka