In "Imitation," Obiora is Nkem's husband and a “Big Man” in Nigeria, as well as an avid collector of imitation tribal masks. He visits Nkem and their children in the summer and spends Christmas with them in Nigeria. He loves the status conferred upon him because he can afford to keep his family in the United States, but he refuses to work there. He maintains extramarital relationships and treats Nkem herself as a status symbol.
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And although Nkem knew many Nigerian couples who lived together, all year, she said nothing.
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Obiora Quotes in The Thing Around Your Neck
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And although Nkem knew many Nigerian couples who lived together, all year, she said nothing.
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