Ojiugo

Ojiugo, Okonkwo’s youngest wife, is beaten by Okonkwo during the sacred Week of Peace after plaiting her hair. Okonkwo’s first wife, Nwoye’s mother, peels yams, interacts with Ezinma, and swears at a goat Ojiugo offers to prepare Okonkwo’s afternoon meal and brings a basket of plantains and coco‑yams. Ojiugo contributes smoked fish, palm oil, and pepper for the feast and is mother of Obiageli.