The Red Gold

By Lucky Jaiyeola

A new kind of civilization reaches the Okpa clan, but the House of Akpa remains rooted in the production of palm oil. This heritage has sustained the family for generations.

Milijie's older brothers choose books and the promise of the city over their father's fields. Her sisters marry and leave for distant villages, but Milijie remains committed to palm oil production and carries on her family's legacy.

She chooses the heat of the palm oil pits and the weight of the iron drums over the pursuit of greener pastures. By watching her mother's hands and following instructions, she learns that the dexterity of the hand is a form of knowledge that no school certificate can replace.

As her parents grow old and the winds of change sweep through Afekafe, Milijie must prove that the value of her heritage extends beyond the past. In protecting the red gold, she upholds the legacy of her people and preserves the name of the House of Akpa.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZ9NDGHQ
• ISBN13: 9798258743015
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"