Akano and His Golden Ring

Age Range: 13 – 16 years

Abebi is hated by the entire village for marrying Ajao, her father’s slave. Ajao could not afford to cater for his family as a result of this and he is mocked by the villagers. Abebi is accosted on a certain day on the farm by a bearded old man who gives her a ring meant for the protection of their son, Akano, when he grows up. Akano is sent to the city one day to get grains and the Golden Ring is given to him. He passes through tumultuous times in the city but, in the end, the ring provides succour which eventually brings untold riches to him and his family.