The Birth
Once upon a time, in the heart of Africa, on February 27, in the early 70s, The sun slowly emerged over the horizon, painting the sky with strokes of golden and pink hues, casting a warm and enchanting glow upon the world.
As the first rays of sunlight peeked through the windows of a man's house named Kalu, nature slowly awakened. Melodious chirping filled the air as a symphony of birds greeted the day, their cheerful songs resonating through the serene surroundings.
Outside, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of towering trees, while delicate wildflowers swayed gracefully in its caress. The fragrant aroma of blooming blossoms permeated the air, creating a sensory tapestry that delighted all who reveled in it.
There was a great shout of joy and celebration in Mr. Kalu's house because a child was born. A boy named Ndukwe. He was born with green eyes and a curly hair. This trait is not common with Africans, and none of his ancestors had a green eyes or curly hair; it makes him different and rare.
"I am now a father,"
"I am now a father," he screamed, running towards the community square. All the villagers heard and came to visit and celebrate with him. It was like a King was born. They drank palm wine (a popular drink in Africa for celebration) and ate meat. Mr. Kalu killed a cow, and they celebrated and ate all through the day and night.
On the 14th day after the birth of Ndukwe, it is supposed as a Christian (Pentecostal) to dedicate the new born baby to God. Their church (God's light Bible church) was just 2km from Kalu's house. Pastor said, "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward" (psalm127:3, On the day of his dedication), and he urged his family, congregation, and all the villagers to accept Ndukwe as one of them just the way he is.
Ndukwe's parents were very religious (Christian) and hardworking. Mr. Kalu was a Businessman while Mrs. Kalu ( Ngozi) was a secondary school teacher. Both of them were educated, but Mr. Kalu chose to continue his dad's legacy and Textile business.
Mr. Kalu got married to Ngozi (Ndukwe's mother) when he was just 24 years old, while Ngozi was 19 years old. Both of them were Raised in a small village named Abiriba pronounced [/E`biriba`/]// is an ancient Enuda kingdom in Abia State, in southeastern Nigeria, traditionally an Igbo speaking region (rich kingdom endowed with both human and natural resources, The kingdom has been in existence for over 600 years and is ruled by a Paramount Ruler known as Eze). Mr. Kalu was from Ameke, while Mrs. Kalu (Ngozi) was from Amogudu village.
Abiriba is made up of three main villages: Ameke, Amogudu, Agboji and it operates a monarchical system.It operates on a tripodal system where the Eze of each of the three communities come together to form the Enachioken-in-council with the Eze Ameke as Enachioken(King) on the basis of first among equals.
Mr. Kalu and Ngozi attended the same school, Enuda High School Abriba, and became lovers. They got married at a very young age (24 and 19). But it took them over 10 years to be able to have a child. After a long try and search for a child, God finally blessed them with Ndukwe who was their first child.
Ndukwe is a precocious child, who has the ability to understand things that a 50-year-old man would not understand. He was just 10 years old at that time. But it was as if God invested knowledge and wisdom inside of him that scares everyone around him.
He began to walk when he was 10 months old and started talking when he was a year and seven (7) months old. The first word he said was "God is Real." His dad was scared, but his mom knew that her son is special and remembered what the pastor had said on the day of his dedication. And they should accept him just the way he is.