Omoseye Bolaji
t has been eagerly awaited in the Free State for years as the last adventure of (fictional)Free State investigator Tebogo came out in 2004 (Ask Tebogo). Other books in the Tebogo Mystery series are Tebogo Investigates (2000), Tebogo's spot of bother (2001), Tebogo Fails (2003). The latest edventure: Tebogo and the Haka takes place in the eastern Free State town of ladybrand, and is weaved around the fascinating Maori custom of the Haka dance. To contact author Mr Bolaji himself, you can email him at omoseyebolaji_AT_yahoo_DOT_com.
This book is a real thriller. Mr Bolaji has shown that black African writers can produce exciting mystery stories with authentic local colour
ReplyDeleteTebogo and the haka is one of my favourite books. Omoseye Bolaji tells a good tale, almost from nothing, with twists and turns, humour and suspense. I agree that it is a good thriller
ReplyDeleteIt's a great book indeed. But revisiting the book, I was aware of a flaw by Ntate bolaji. In Page - 22, while Tebogo was chatting to Lebohang or one of the people who frequented the place. He (Tebogo) happen to pay particular interest in a young girl of about twelve or so years just out of the blue. Why? On Page 26 or 28 he admitted that there quite a handful of people around there, but why a sudden interest in a young girl who was send to buy a few beers! It's normal that older people tend to send young ones to buy them some beers although we all know that it's against the law. And after learning her name, everything started to fall onto his lap, I mean everyone he met (not mentioning the two guys he gave a lift to from town the township) met, was willing to talk about Jacob and Sol, is it coincidental?
ReplyDeleteTIISETSO M THIBA. I personally revere the living legend on literature Mr Bolaji.He has done tremendously well in this industry by publishing so many thrilling books from poems,fiction, and others to share his experience with us.Tebogo and haka shows the aunthentical flair of mr bolaji and contents of the books can make you crack the smile and enjoy to read it to the last word.
ReplyDeleteReading any Tebogo series is breathtaking, if you open the book you have to finish it. that was my first experience, incredible creativily puzzling. Mr Bolaji enters more than thought such is art.
ReplyDeleteAs you can see bolaji is BIG story. send a writer to FS
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