Foreign Gods, Inc. book by Okey Ndibe

Foreign Gods, Inc. book by Okey Ndibe

Foreign Gods, Inc. is a powerful satirical novel about migration, ambition, cultural identity, and the commodification of African spirituality. The story follows Ike, a Nigerian immigrant in the United States who is struggling financially and decides to return home with a controversial plan: to steal and sell a traditional deity from his village to an American art dealer. As he journeys back to Nigeria, Ike is forced to confront his past, his beliefs, and what has been lost in the pursuit of success abroad.

Sharp, ironic, and deeply reflective, Okey Ndibe explores the tension between tradition and modernity, faith and capitalism, and the cost of survival in a globalized world. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• Themes of migration, identity, and economic survival
• The clash between tradition, spirituality, and capitalism
• How globalization reshapes culture and belief
• The emotional cost of ambition and displacement

Who should read the book

• Fans of literary fiction and satire
• Readers interested in African diaspora and identity stories
• Anyone who enjoys thought-provoking, morally complex narratives

Why buy Foreign Gods, Inc. from Readers’ Republik

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