Description
Ijapa uses his cunning and deviousness to the full – this time for a good cause – when he tricks a foolish elephant (Erin) into believing that he can be the Oba (ruler) of humans.
Ijapa has left Offala, deeply affected by an occurrence there, and is now living in Jakota. An extraordinary big elephant, enraged for not being chosen Oba (ruler) over a lion (Kiniun) in the animal kingdom, wreaks havoc on the whole town to show how powerful he is – more powerful than Kiniun – with his size and strength. The Oba in the human kingdom is exasperated by the failure of his renowned hunters to capture the animal, and is at a loss as to what to do next. Desperate to find a solution to the problem at all costs he accepts Ijapa’s offer of help with the promise of a reward, but with a serious warning if he fails to capture the animal.
What is in store for Erin? Will Ijapa be able to deliver on his promise, receive the reward or a face a grave penalty? Above all how exactly will he be able to capture this huge and dangerous animal when others before him have failed?
