Sunday is a cheeky seven-year-old. In spite of the civil war raging in Nigeria, he finds ways to get into mischief. It is the seed for a lifelong habit of inventing creative solutions.
Later, when Sunday is on the brink of self-destruction, God launches a a rescue. Through a series of divine appointments, Sunday is called to preach the gospel. But he has enemies–powerful, ancient forces who oppose the light.
Usang hides his secret atrocities. When he inherits the family trade as village witchdoctor, there is a clash between two eternal adversaries. Personified in Sunday and Usang, a war is waged for the precious souls of Ekori village and beyond.
Who will win this battle between Christ and an African war god?
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