MORIA’S SCAR

The Definitive Agbekoya Narrative
2025 Caruso Writers-in-Residence Award Order the Book — ₦12,500

Meet the Author: Bimbo Bakare

Oluwaseun “Bimbo” Bakare is a passionate storyteller, world traveler, and keen observer of the human experience. Born and raised in Nigeria, his innate curiosity and “wanderlust spirit” were sharpened by extensive international experience with one of the world’s topmost global companies, leading him to consider himself a citizen of the world.

The Wanderlust Spirit

Inspired by the legacy of 14th-century Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta, Bimbo documents his journeys to provide valuable cultural insights. He is the author of the upcoming two-part travelogue series, Crossing Borders and Adventure Beckons: Australia from an African’s Eyes, chronicling his personal journey through the Australian outback and North-West region.

A Legacy of Resilience & Recognition

Bimbo’s writing is driven by a deep appreciation for diversity, showing that while we are all different, at our core, we are still the same.

A 2025 recipient of the Caruso Writers-in-Residence Award, he spent two weeks at the Katherine Susan Pritchard Writers’ Centre finalizing the manuscript for Moria’s Scar.

The Constant Evolution

From an aspiring aeronautical engineer to a seasoned Accountant, and now a researcher in digital forensics of autonomous vehicles, Bimbo remains bolder and more assertive. When he’s not writing or investigating digital trails, he is charting his next adventure.

What’s Next?

Bimbo is currently working on a satirical play that explores how corruption ultimately endangers society, leading to the irreparable loss of what the corrupt value most.

The Author’s Heart: A Letter of Truth

Dear Friends, Family, and Fellow Seekers of Truth,

They say time heals all wounds. But for many of us, time simply covers the wound with a thin layer of silence, leaving a scar that aches when the weather of our nation changes. For twenty-seven years, Moria lived with a physical fracture and a spiritual silence. Her return to Nigeria is not just a return to a map; it is a return to a truth buried under the cocoa farms of 1968.

A Note on Literary License

While Moria’s Scar is deeply rooted in the soil of the 1968–1969 Agbekoya Uprising, it is first and foremost a work of historical fiction. I have chosen to embrace the full breadth of literary licensure to weave a narrative that prioritizes emotional truth and the pursuit of an engaging story over a strictly factual reconstruction of events. Readers should understand that the dialogue, certain character arcs, and specific plot developments are creative imaginings designed to entertain and provoke thought, rather than to serve as an assertive historical record. My goal is to illuminate the spirit of that era through the lens of Moria’s journey, rather than to claim absolute historical correctness for every detail contained within these pages.

Launching Speeches

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The Author’s Address

A reflection on the global power plays behind the Agbekoya Uprising and the personal journey from 1969 to an assertive storyteller.

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Safuratu’s Remarks

Insights from the “unprinted co-author” on the adventure of bringing Moria’s Scar to life and the power of creative persistence.

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Ezinne’s Insights

The book review of Moria’s Scar

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✨ Introduction

Step into the compelling world of Moria’s Scar: Agbekoya Uprising, a gripping novel by Bimbo Bakare that masterfully blends personal trauma with the turbulent socio‑political history of Western Nigeria in the late 1960s.
The story follows Moria, a successful realtor in America, who is forced to confront the deeply buried wounds of her youth after a life‑altering encounter.

Experience the Journey

Explore the exclusive samplers and historical snapshots previously shared with our select audiences.

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