"Miracle is when a man lifts a man or woman falling by the way. Miracle is when a stranger lends a hand to another stranger, it is when we help fulfill the dreams of others. There could be no greater miracle than waking up every day with a renewed hope because you know that one man out there cares." ~ Kiikpoye Fleance Karibo
The interesting thing about Guntamala Clan is that it is a fiction that is recreational; a story that is meant to feed the readers' pigment of imagination but which created a new story based on facts and reality.
The story that accompanies Guntamala Clan to the librarian or to the vendor is that of miracle in its new form. Guntamala Clan is a fiction; a product of the imaginative powers of a gifted scripter from the Garden City.
Kiikpoye thought that the last page of the Guntamala Clan was the end of the project GC, he never knew that the quest to understand the true meaning of miracle meant an adventure in the offing. Many have asked; which one is more captivating, the fiction that is Guntamala Clan, or the chronicle of how the Clan became a reality?
Well, the truth is that, the succeeding story is one of great miracle performed by a non prophet.
My friend kiikpoye karibo sought to understand the true meaning of miracle. On this word, he pondered for years. He had thought of it as something of supernatural or metaphysical happenstance. He believed it to be an unexplainable act of God. And then he considered the many conceptualizations of scholars on the term 'miracle' but finally settled with an example that reflects objective reality.
Hear him: "I was never going to settle in a hurry for just what I have been told miracle is until I finally experienced it sometime in February 2016."
The above statement of his prompted my asking; 'could you kindly tell us my dear friend Kiikpo, what happened in 2016?
Kiikpoye didn't hesitate; his story was long, inspiring and pleasurable. It was a story of how a man became a Messiah to another man by the simple emulation of Christlikeness in Charity. After the fiction of Guntamala Clan became a reality, the hope of its author, beyond the objective of putting thoughts and words in prints, was for it to get a widespread distribution through adequate commercialization. And so, it must be published. Here lies the bane of the matter; with a non-serviced and a rusted bank account, how was the Author going to push through with the publication?
My friend Kiikpoye couldn't hold his tears when he narrated how publishers and individuals turned his requests down. No one accepted to invest in a literary fiction that rode on the wheels of uncertainty; especially as it concerns the economic principle of profit. Who will doubt the fact that we live in a profit driven world that leaves little or no room for charity; whether or not such charity involves the appreciation of intelligence and skills.
Kiikpoye however, got a surprise which also became his long sought miracle when a special kind of man in the person of Dumo Lulu-Briggs, offered him an overdose of assistance. The Guntamala Clan author narrated how Dumo instantly became enthused by the announcement that he had written a book. His excitement was obvious even to the blind. Kiikpo couldn't help but wonder how a man not related to him; who barely knows him, could easily develop interest in ensuring that his book is published. Kiikpo didn't leave out the part of how funds were provided in excess and the fiction of Guntamala Clan became a reality by the help of a man who never knew him; not even his name.
He said, "When the money finally got to me, it was more than I requested for. I got his phone number and sent him a thank you message, that was when he asked me my name. Chief Barr. Dumo Lulu-Briggs sponsored the publication of "GUNTAMALA CLAN" without even knowing me, not even my name.
The story of a good man is never tiring; it constantly resonates. Dumo has overtime proven to be a blessing to mankind. Talk of a man who is an advocate of love; a man who believes that selflessness is the hallmark of leadership, and Dumo Lulu-Briggs is the perfect example. Since meeting DLB, I'm yet to pass through a week without hearing testimonies of his kindness and philanthropic actions. Dumo Lulu-Briggs is a human blessing that Rivers people have discovered and resolved to embrace. The opinion of more than 90% of the persons I have quizzed about this great personality is that such a person when given the opportunity, can make a huge positive change in the life of the people. I have met a lot of people who believe that with Dumo Lulu-Briggs, their problems are solved. They have faith in his willingness and capacity to provide opportunities for them to explore their own skills for the benefit of themselves and families.
A certain man said to me; "this is the kind of man that we want, what is leadership without compassion? Without compassion, leadership becomes robotic. Dumo Lulu-Briggs is compassionate, that's why I think his leadership style will reflect the wishes and aspirations of the people." He said. And I totally agree with him.
DUMO LULU-BRIGGS IS THE MAN.
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