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I am a student currently living in the UK and studying to obtain an MSc in Development management. 'Diamonds and real gems' is complete though only a portion is uploaded here.

Set in an African country, ‘Diamonds and real gems’ tells the story of the lives of a group of seven revolutionary students in their final year of University, who think they have the solution to all the problems plaguing their country.

It is an unapologetic portrait of contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa, sometimes stark and grim, sometimes idyllic, sometimes old and irredeemably corrupt, sometimes young and idealistic. But always suffused with that electric vibrancy that has become an African trademark.

The book is based partly on my personal experiences and that of a few friends. I have tried to show a side of Africa that is seldom seen in the West. Contemporary, urban, gifted, creative and middle class Africa. I have also tried to convey the hopes and aspirations of young intelligent Africans who had no direct experience of colonization but who have had to live with its consequences.

Over the last year I have come to realise that securing a credible literary agent interested in African writers is almost a career in itself. I look forward to hearing from anyone interested in working with a committed and passionate writer.

favourite books

This Island now by Peter Abrahams
Prince of foxes by Samuel Schallebagger
Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe
Circle of Ra

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Diamonds and real gems

Dago Siko

Fate finally smiled on Africa and assembled seven great minds under a vision that would revolutionise the world. Then they found the bag of diamonds.


This is NOT a story about poverty.

This is a story about genius and opportunity, and a radical new vision that just might be the solution to world poverty.

An unapologetic portrait of contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa, sometimes stark and grim, sometimes idyllic, sometimes old and irredeemably corrupt, sometimes young and idealistic. But always suffused with that electric vibrancy that has become an African trademark.

Alang is poor and struggling to fit into university life. But he is gifted with a strange power to influence people.

Eddy is rich and tops the University's social ladder. But his intelligence keeps steering him towards deeper and more fulfilling pursuits.

Adeline and Cecile are intelligent and exceptionally pretty. But where one is open, impulsive and vivacious, the other is delicate, refined and disarmingly down-to-earth. And there's Eddy thinking he can just date them both, without consequences.

Ike is angry and frustrated. His single-mother cannot afford to send him to university and his 16year old girlfriend is pregnant. Then one night three men hire his taxi. By the next morning, he is sitting alone in the taxi with half a million in dollar bills and diamonds. And a dead man.

 

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I wrote 1246 days ago

A weighty subject ... but you handle it with sufficient humor to lighten the load. Very impressive pitch. One of the best on here. I like the list at the very beginning. It told me straight away that this was not going to be boring. Its hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that you guys went ... view book

I wrote 1254 days ago

A very compelling read. I really liked the build up to the wife's infidelity. The prose is tense and taut and very believable! You definitely have your own voice, which is not an easy thing given the range out there. I sincerely hope this gets published. Backed with pleasure. view book

I wrote 1259 days ago

Hmmm ... I think we can all agree that you have got the dog-lovers market cornered. And that includes me! I like the premise very much. But I think your pitch only covers the opening scene of the book so I was left wondering what happens after the fire and how the rest of the plot develops. Not sure... view book

I wrote 1263 days ago

Excellent narrative. i was able to connect quickly with Jack. Got quite annoyed at his passivity though. Probably because he reminded me of myself! lol. You've got a well defined audience on this one, but you are wise to include in your pitch that it is more than just for football lovers. Best of lu... view book

I wrote 1264 days ago

Ok I admit I was slightly biased coming into this. Oh what the hell, I was totally biased! But the first chapter sounded spookily like me family (minus the fancy cruises of course. You see, I have 3 syblings too ...) that I was immediatley drawn in on a more personal level. THIS IS HILARIOUS! its s... view book

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