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3. Accidental Crime

Episode 3 of 5

At the funeral of a great warrior, Okonkwo accidentally commits a crime against the Earth Goddess. Starring Cyril Nri.

At the funeral of the great warrior Ogbuefi Ezeudu, Okonkwo accidentally commits a crime against the Earth Goddess and is forced to flee.

Chinua Achebe's classic tale centring on the rise and fall of powerful Igbo clan leader, Okonkwo.

Dramatised by Biyi Bandele.

Obierika ...... Cyril Nri
Okonkwo ...... Okezie Morro
Nwoye/One-Handed Spirit ...... Michael Ajao

Director: Nadia Molinari

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 12 Dec 202403:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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