VICARAGE – The residence of a vicar
YORUBA – One of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa
ZONAL VICAR – A representative or deputy of a municipality or religious order
Acknowledgements
The stories in this book are a tribute to the glorious cornucopia of cultures woven into that unique tapestry known as the African Diaspora, a historic term used to represent people of African descent all over the world (an estimated 800 million in Sub-Saharan Africa and 140 million in the western hemisphere). I have tried my best to capture some of their tales ─ as told to me and experienced by me ─ in a manner that is informative, educational, inspirational and, at times, entertaining. I couldn’t have done it without the support and understanding of the many loved ones and other caring individuals who believed in this project.
Heartfelt appreciation to my wife, Omolade, and the children (Tobi, Toni and Toyin) for their encouragement. I thank them for the interest they showed in the publication of the book, for reminding me to call my publisher from time to time, and for periodically checking on my progress.
I also would like to thank my dad, Babatunde; my mum, Funmilayo; my brothers, Seni, Yomi, Supo and Ayo and several friends who permitted me to recount details from their personal lives.
Thanks to Tony Mokwe, for the cover design, and March Oyinki for his contribution to the cover concept.
My warmest regards to my publisher, Denise Crittendon, for her painstaking editorial and literary contributions.
About the Author
Lanre Ogundimu works for an oil company in Nigeria as a public relations and communications practitioner. He has a post graduate diploma in journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, Nigeria; and a master’s in journalism from Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, U.S.A. He is also a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, U.S.A.
The author enjoys reading, writing and listening to Apala (a musical genre originally derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria) as well as Highlife (a music genre popular across West Africa) and instrumental and classical music.
He and his wife, Omolade, have three children—Tobi, Toni (also called Daniel), and Toyin.
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