Mr Alieu Swarray-Deen, Senior Deputy Registrar, West African Examination Council. (Retired) wrote “I enjoyed reading your book. It is a moving exciting commentary on the life of the first Okrafor and his descendants. The book is well researched, the language is simple and the pace is breathtaking. I found the book a veritable reservoir of materials and information to enhance the work of researchers..” 30th January 2009 Mr Peter Penfold, former British High Commissioner in Sierra Leone, wrote “I have read your book with much interest – what a fascinating and talented family.” January 2008 Mr Anthony Adeloye, Librarian Nigerian High Commission, London wrote “I am to commend you for your meticulous scholarship into the lives and times of the Okrafo-Smart family, truly legendary Africans. Please, be assured that he book will prove a useful addition to our library stock.” January 2008 Mr Bob Weir, Local Methodist Preacher, South Nottingham Circuit wrote: “I have spent time reading your most interesting book, ‘Okrafo’, what an incredible story you have uncovered, and how proud you should feel about discovering it! Your forebears were clearly committed to the evangelical and social cause – and you leave an impressive piece of sociological history for future generations.” December 2007

Professor Cecil Magbaily Fyle, African History, Ohio University, USA wrote

“I find your book very interesting and useful as an elaboration of early Krio history, as well as a contributory family history. Fyfe’s contributions helped give precision and context to the details. Well done!” September 2007