About
Summary
Queen Idoko, a noble Mende ruler, rises to unify her people but faces betrayal by her aides Ndapi and Musa and manipulation by British colonizers. Unable to produce an heir, she struggles with duty, grief, and political unrest. Rebellion and foreign intervention destroy her capital. Exiled, she confronts divine silence and chooses her own death, leaving a legacy of courage. Her legend endures through stories, songs, and ancestral memory, symbolizing resilience, dignity, and the unbroken spirit of Mende.
