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Please read "The Old Man and the Medal" as extracted herebelow:
The Old Man and the medal, Oyono evoked the deep sense of disillusionment felt by those Africans who were committed to the west, yet rejected by their colonial masters. Meka, the main protagonist, receives a medal for his services to the French colonial administration, for donating land to the French missionary church and above all for sending his two sons to the second world war where they are killed.
Simply change Africans to Luweeronians and west for NRM and you have a complete story.The Old Man and the medal, Oyono evoked the deep sense of disillusionment felt by those Africans who were committed to the west, yet rejected by their colonial masters. Meka, the main protagonist, receives a medal for his services to the French colonial administration, for donating land to the French missionary church and above all for sending his two sons to the second world war where they are killed.
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Paul Ssemaluulu (PhD)
Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might.
TOUGH times do not last but TOUGH people do.
Paul Ssemaluulu (PhD)
Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might.
TOUGH times do not last but TOUGH people do.
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