Christopher Fyfe, Reader in African History, Edinburgh University (Retired) wrote: “It is a work of real scholarship, presented in a lucid and comprehensive way, giving your readers a wonderful picture of your family members and their lives. A real triumph Victor! In addition, making a valuable contribution to the historiography of Sierra Leone”. December 2006

Professor Franklyn Lisk, Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regeneration, University of Warwick wrote: “ I find your book very informative and fascinating and certainly an important contribution to the early history of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Congratulations on a worthy endeavour”. May 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

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

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 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