This is a story about the heroism of small boy called Bidemi and his three friends. It is the story of how the bravery of these little lads saved a small community from some form of oppression. They were naïve and clueless, but they saw an opportunity to be heroes and they took it.



THE MONKEY OF ONIKOKO

A monkey trapped in a net, looking pleadingly towards the viewer, with a dense forest background.

In the small village of Onikokoro, Bidemi and his friends stumbled upon a strange sight. A monkey, unlike any they had seen before, was trapped in a hunter's net. Despite their fear, they felt a strong urge to help. Carefully, they approached the monkey, ready to set it free.

The Mysterious Monkey

Bidemi and his friends standing at the entrance of a hidden cave, with a monkey pointing inside.

Once freed, the monkey hopped around excitedly before stopping to look at Bidemi and his friends. It seemed like it was trying to tell them something. Following it into the forest, they discovered a hidden cave. Inside, they found treasures stolen from their village by bandits.

The Secret of the Monkey

Bidemi with a determined look, sketching a plan on the ground, with a cave entrance in the background.

Bidemi had an idea. They would return the treasures to the village, but first, they needed a plan to catch the bandits. Working together, they devised a clever trap. They would use the treasures as bait to lure the bandits into the cave.

The Plan

Bidemi smiling broadly, surrounded by villagers celebrating, with a banner that reads 'Heroes of Onikokoro'.

The plan worked perfectly. The bandits were caught and the treasures returned to their rightful owners. The village celebrated Bidemi and his friends as heroes. They had saved their community, proving that even the smallest acts of bravery can make a big difference.