When Julius Ololade and Michael Dawson began dating twin sisters, they started spending a great deal of time together. Yet, the clash between American-born blacks and African immigrants caused a rift between the two men that seemed impossible to surmount. 

Julius was a privileged African from Lagos, Nigeria, newly arrived to the United States to attend law school at City College in New York City. Michael was an uneducated Black American, raised by a poor aunt, who dreamed of being a professional football player. By chance, their two worlds collided, resulting in the eruption of massive confrontation. Through love and contest, Julius and Michael are able to find the strengths and deficiencies of each society, leading to an eventual reconciliation among a nation of a race divided.   

Through his experiences living in totalitarian Nigeria and coming to America, author Bode Olakanmi, writes a beautiful tale of envy, success, and love that takes you into a world of conflicting ideals coupled with characters full of real emotions.
 

About the Author



Bode Olakanmi grew up in Nigeria and has first hand experience with the tensions between the two cultures. He holds a PhD degree in Biochemistry from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is currently a biomedical research scientist and plans to continue writing novels and columns. Mr. Olakanmi currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.