After the Juju Man

After the Juju Man is a novel set in West Africa during the era preceding European arrival. The narrative focuses on the struggles of Okafor, a man who defies his father's wishes to become a palm-wine tapper rather than a farmer. According to Goodreads, the story concludes in tragedy as Okafor dies due to injustice, followed by the death of his in-law who seeks to reveal the truth and cleanse the village of Izagu.

The work is described as a contemporary rendition of an old Nigerian fable. As noted in Google Books, the author employs African words, explains local traditions, and utilizes proverbs to frame the narrative. The storytelling incorporates vivid descriptions and flashbacks to build character and illustrate the complex lives of the protagonists despite the simpler time period.

Chinwuba Iyizoba is an electrical engineer based in Enugu, Nigeria. He serves as the President of Cape Publishing Ltd and is the publisher and editor of Authors-choice magazine. In addition to writing fiction and non-fiction for platforms such as LinkedIn, he writes for the online magazine MercatorNet and focuses his work on the promotion of human dignity.