Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe

Drums of Sunrise Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe

Publisher Marketing: "This book is a product of articulate and reflective exploration of facts about a typical pre-Christian Igbo community, Umuabali, characterized by some heinous practices, such as the worship of many deities and the Osu caste system. Through the advent of Christianity, there was a transition from Umuabali (children of darkness) to Umuihe (children of light). I praise the reflective and imaginative prowess of the author in this epic. I therefore recommend this masterpiece to all who wish to understand how Christianity can bring light to our darkened world by beating the 'Drums of Sunrise.'" -Rev. Fr. Paschal Chiekezi "Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe has in this novel, 'Drums of Sunrise, ' disclosed his intellectual identity, personality, capacity, potentiality, and prowess in creative writing. The novel teaches love, hard work, dedication, perseverance, humility, patience and discourages pride, egotism, vainglory, and deceit. I recommend that this book be made compulsory for all students. I also recommend it to the public. It is a must-read for every home. I congratulate Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe for the job well done." -Dr. (Mrs.) Nma Olebara (FCAI) "'Drums of Sunrise' is a captivating story set in Southeastern Nigeria during the pre-Colonial era of the 1890s. Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe has, in his debut, presented us with an insight into the African-Igbo society, a people who share their life from their culture and later embraced Christianity by the coming of the white men. This moment became a turning point in their life. I praise the author's creativity and therefore recommend this book to the general public." -Chief (Mrs.) Theresa Okonkwo