Adiitu Olodumare – A Story of Poverty, Faith, and Divine Secrets

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ABOUT THE BOOK - SUMMARY

The book titled Adiitu Olodumare (The Mysteries of God) was written and authored by Ace and renown author – Daniel O. Fagunwa. The first edition of the book was officially released into the public in the year 1961, after which there are have been many publications. Adiitu Olodumare is one of the greatest classics of Fagunwa, having a unique and realistic story line exactly like Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole

The major character in this fiction story is called Adiitu Olodumare, whose parents were very poor – ravaged by abject poverty. The lived in the town called Ilakose, which had special characteristic of having no any other animal except Ilakose (Freshwater Snail) in it. Yes, only Ilakose was the animal present in that town. The town was facing many disasters ever known to exist. Find out why this book itself is called Adiitu Olodumare, the morals and lessons derived.

CHARACTERS FEATURED IN ADITU OLODUMARE

Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Adiitu Olodumare
2) Obiri-aiye
3) Adajo Ole
4) Baba Adiitu
5) Ekeji Ilu
6) Eketa Ilu

FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Adiitu Olodumare
Author: Daniel O. Fagunwa
Genre:  Novel
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 148
Other Books by Author: Igbo Olodumare, Ireke Onibudo, Irinkerindo Ninu Igbo Elegbeje etc

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