The Okra principle is a story that
showcases the ups and downs in the lives of three Nigerian brothers
living in Dallas, Texas. Okra soup, a traditional, Nigerian dish and
also, the brothers’ favorite dish is cleverly used to lighten the
underlying issues that this story explores.
The eldest of the three brothers, Arinze (Chijindu Kelechi Eke) is dissatisfied in his marriage
to Ifeoma who never pulls punches in speaking her mind. He is not
attracted to her anymore and at a point, gets caught up in a situation
that threatens the fabric of his marriage. Would their center hold?
Nonso (Nnaemeka Andrew Madueke) the second of the three brothers is married to Tasha, a beautiful,
African-American girl who is very insecure in the marriage because of
their cultural differences. Their marriage is quickly heading down a
destructive path and none of them appear to have the intention or will
to stop it.
The third brother, Chukwuma (Amaechi Felix Madueke) is engaged to be married to Chinwe, a girl
from the same tribe as him but then an incident from Chukwuma’s past
rears its head. Would their cultural similarity and beliefs be strong
enough to carry them through?
The troubled Marcel (Iorna Handem) who is unable to commit to any girl is a good friend
to the three brothers. It is to his abode that they all go to sort
themselves out when their lives take different turns. A storm comes,
rages and then blows over. Who will be standing after it all?
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