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Freetown Echoes : Tales from Along the Odokoko

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Format Hardback
ISBN-10 1839999845
ISBN-13 9781839999840
Publisher Anthem Press
Imprint Anthem Press
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Aug 11th, 2026
Print length 160 Pages
Weight 288 grams
Dimensions 20.40 x 12.70 x 1.30 cms
KSh 3,200.00
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Freetown Echoes: Tales from Along the Odokoko is an autofiction that captures a decade of life along the Odokoko stream in Freetown, Sierra Leone, through vivid memories and interwoven tales of childhood, folklore, ritual, and community. It concludes with a quiet act of care, revealing the humor, resilience, and enduring heart of a place shaped by memory.

Freetown Echoes: Tales from Along the Odokoko by Ahmed Koroma is an evocative autofiction that captures a decade of life along the Odokoko stream in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Through vivid memories and interwoven narratives, the book portrays childhood, community rituals, folklore, school days, and visits to mosques, churches, and the library. Memorable characters like Ken Clark, Elephant, Bad Kahina, and others embody the spirit, humor, and struggles of the creekside life. Political tension, especially during the 1973 and 1977 elections, shapes the backdrop of these stories. The collection closes with a tender encounter at the Children’s Hospital, offering a quiet glimpse of care and connection amid a changing world.


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