Eni A Wi Fun: Eniola's Hard Lesson in Self-Reliance

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ABOUT THE BOOK - SUMMARY

Eni A Wi Fun, a fictional Yoruba book written and authored by Akofe Adeniyi. The first edition of this book was released in the year 1997. Eni A Wi Fun, is a Yoruba statement often said to someone that did not yield to elders’ counsel (Eni a wi fun, Oba je o gbo…). The story featured a fictional character called Eniola Olanrewaju, who was aiming to inherit his parents’ properties after their demise.

This made him not to focus on his own life. Later, Eniola got what he bargained for, and this made his life miserable. As a second chance, he met Olowosekisa who was on a mission of seeing Eniola victorious and excel in his endeavor. Did Eniola eventually succeed? What did he used to repay his benefactor? What lesson can we derive from the story? Find out these and many more in the book titled “Eni A Wi Fun” by Akofe Adeniyi.

CHARACTERS FEATURED IN ENI A WI FUN

Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Alabi
2) Olanrewaju
3) Eniola
4) Olowosekisa

FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Eni A Wi Fun
Author: Akofe Adeniyi
Genre:  Prose
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 74
Other books by Author: Kokumo Omo Odo Agba

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