The Mechanics of Yenagoa
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Ebinimi, star mechanic of Kalakala Street, is a man with a hapless knack for getting in and out of trouble. Some of his troubles are self-inflicted: like his recurring entanglements in love triangles; and his unauthorised joyriding of a customer’s car which sets off a chain of dire events involving drugs, crooked politicians, and assassins. Other troubles are caused by the panorama of characters in his life, like: his sister and her dysfunctional domestic situation; the three other mechanics he employs; and the money-loving preacher who has all but taken over his home.
The story is fast-paced with surprising twists and a captivating plot – a Dickenesque page-turner. This is Ebinimi’s story but it is about a lot more than him. It is an exploration of the dynamics between working-class people as they undertake a colourful tour of Yenagoa, one of Nigeria’s lesser-known cities, while using humour, sex, and music, as coping mechanisms for the everyday struggle.
It is a modern classic tale of small lives navigating a big city.
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About the Author
A writer, social commentator, and public intellectual, Michael Afenfia doesn’t believe in boundaries. He has crisscrossed genres in his writing and is never afraid of trying out new things.
Although a lawyer by training with years of experience in banking and in the public service, writing has always been his passion.
So far, he has authored a number of critically acclaimed novels: When the Moon Caught Fire (2010), A Street Called Lonely (2011), Don’t Die on Wednesday (2014), and Paxoid (2016) which he co-authored with his teenage son, Biboye.
Between 2014 and 2016, he served as Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Bayelsa State Chapter. He currently resides in Canada with his family but continues to mentor young creatives in Nigeria.
| Author | Michael Afenfia |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Masobe Books |
| Cover | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9789785728118 |
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Akintunde Akinsola (verified owner) –
To be honest, what attracted me to this book wasn’t the reviews I had read about it but its nicely done graphics designed cover.
Having read the book, I clap at the wit, grit and the centre stage that money, betrayal and greed take in our communities, portrayed superbly in this book.
Ebinimi’s story is no different or unimaginable to be true. It is an African man’s story of trying to keep up with his fast paced life of sex, relationship, religion, loyalty, family, work and the rope that holds them altogether- money.
You only begin to wonder how much trouble a man can get into before he is truly called a man. Michael Afenifa’s work is all of funny, thrilling and suspense filled. It read like a real day to day life in a typical growing Nigerian city.
Oluwademilade (verified owner) –
Very hilarious and chaotic. Loved the never ending drama in Ebinimi’s life. I enjoyed every bit of the book. Afenfia did a great job! Would definitely recommend.
Anonymous (verified owner) –