Lead Conversationalist: Pamela Watson
Join us for a deep dive into the Agbekoya Uprising with published author Pamela Watson. With her profound connection to Nigeria and her status in the Australian literary community, Pamela will lead the review and conversation on the tax wars that shaped a nation.
A Story Without Borders
“Bimbo, why should I read Moria’s Scar if I’m not from Ibadan?”
It’s a question I hear often, and the answer lies in the horizon. While Moria’s story may begin in the humble cocoa farms of Western Nigeria, it quickly becomes a sweeping journey across four continents—a narrative that refuses to be contained by a single border.
This is a story that breathes in the sun-drenched rows of Akanran, but echoes in the cold, calculated price manipulations of boardrooms in Zurich. It wanders through the corridors of 10 Downing Street, witnesses the sting of betrayal and a coup in Accra, and stands in the solemn shadow of an Ashanti Chief’s passing in Kumasi.
It travels across oceans to find a moral compass with Professor Lambert in Melbourne, experience chaos and panic in a charming Boston restaurant, and follows the tragic death of a wealthy Nigerian merchant in Abidjan.
If your path has ever touched these places, you are already part of this map.
34 CITIES | 9 COUNTRIES
Nigeria •
Ghana •
Ivory Coast •
UK •
Congo •
Vietnam •
Switzerland •
USA •
Australia
International Acclaim
“In Moria’s Scar, Bakare revisits the tax trauma of the Agbekoya Farmers’ Revolt with a narrative that is both historical and deeply personal.”
— The Guardian
“A compelling warning for modern economic policy… showing how increasing taxes during hardship can breed social unrest.”
— Daily Trust
“A masterclass in weaving global geopolitical intrigue with the raw, local struggle for dignity and survival.”
— Literary Review
The Perth Connection
While the seeds of Moria’s Scar were sown in the history of Nigeria, the final fruit was harvested right here in Western Australia.
As a 2025 Caruso Award recipient and Writer-in-Residence at the KSP Writers’ Centre in Greenmount, I spent months refining this global narrative under the shadow of the Darling Scarp. This book is a testament to the bridge between West Africa and Western Australia.
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International Press Acclaim
Revisiting the tax trauma of the Agbekoya Farmers’ Revolt.
National unveiling and the celebration of historical resilience.
How Moria’s Scar mirrors modern tax reform challenges.
Global Momentum
Relive the energy from our Premiere at the Chevron Club, Lagos.
“A night of history, culture, and high-stakes conversation. Now, the journey continues in Perth.”
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