Things Fall Apart

Explain how Ikemefuna is a good friend to Obiageli on the day of the New Yam Festival.

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Obiageli is going to the stream with Ikemefuna and her younger brother to get water in their waterpots. On the way back, Obiageli starts showing off with her waterpot atop her head, swaying her hips like an adult woman. The pot falls and breads into pieces. When Obiageli, Ikemefuna , and her brothers arrive home, Obiageli begins to cry, telling her mother that the pot broke by accident. Her brothers are about to tell the truth about what happened, when Ikemefuna signals them to keep quiet. He saves Obiageli the embarrassment and punishment that would have come her way if the truth was told. He proves to be a trustworthy and loyal friend.