The Lion and The Jewel main character Sidi sitting in the middle of the picture wearing a striped dress with the outlines of two male faces on other side of her

The Lion and the Jewel

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The Lion and the Jewel

Sidi decides to marry Baroka in The Lion and the Jewel because she is flattered by his attention and the prospect of becoming the Bale's wife. Despite initially being interested in Lakunle, Baroka's...

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The Lion and the Jewel

Lakunle initially reacts to the news of Sidi's seduction with outrage, cursing Baroka and vowing to report him to the authorities. However, his true intentions are revealed when he realizes that...

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