In ,
Okeke is the father of Nnaemeka. They are Ibo people living in Nigeria. Okeke is determined that
his son will marry an Ibo bride, whom he has chosen as is the custome. The young man, however,
has been living in Lagos, the capital, where he met and fell in love with Nene, who is not Ibo,
although she is Christian as is their family. Much of the story concerns the conflict between
son and father, as Nnaemeka rejects his fathers chosen partner and marries Nene, which Okeke not
only refuses to endorse the marriage but even to meet Nene. After the couple has two children
and several years elapse, she takes the initiative to contact her father-in-law and tell him
about his grandchildren. Disturbed by a storm brewing outside and tormented by the idea that he
would die without seeing his only heirs, Okeke will now relent.
Note: This
answer pertains to content in Marriage Is a Private Affair by , in which Okeke is a character.
The question was incorrectly posted under The Ultimate Safari by Nadine
Gordimer.
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