Nwando Achebe presents the fascinating history of an Igbo woman,
Ahebi Ugbabe, who became king in colonial Nigeria. Ugbabe was
exiled from Igboland, became a prostitute, traveled widely, and
learned to speak many languages. She became a close companion of
Nigerian Igala kings and the British officers who supported her
claim to the office of headman, warrant chief, and later, king. In
this unique biography, Achebe traces the roots of Ugbabe's rise to
fame and fortune. While providing critical perspectives on women,
gender, sex and sexuality, and the colonial encounter, she also
considers how it was possible for this woman to take on the office
and responsibilities of a traditionally male role.
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