Plot
Papa Benji is a story about the Egwuonwu family, their pepper soup joint and their son Benjamin. Peter Egwuonwu owns one of the best pepper soup joints in the 60s and no one knows his recipes except for his son, Benjamin.
Benjamin has dreams to become a banker and invest in his father's pepper soup business but his dreams were cut short after his parents died in an accident. His uncle ran the business down, and Benjamin was left unable to further his education. Benjamin became the head of security at a bank after growing up. At his 45th birthday celebration, he prepared pepper soup using his late father's recipes. His colleagues were blown away, asking for more, including the bank manager. After receiving a loan from the bank, Benjamin started his own pepper soup business.
Mama Benji, Papa Benji's wife, is a failed fashion designer who owns a shop next to their home. She spends her time gossiping with friends. She also fasts and prays excessively, because she is ver religious.
Their son Benjamin Jr. is a Marlian who loves music. He is an up-and-coming musician who is an amateur at singing.
Mr Jiminus, Papa Solo, and Mr Pius are pensioners that are regular customers at Papa Benji's pepper soup joint. Of the two, Mr Pius supports whoever buys him a drink.
Papa Benji tells the story of an Igbo man, his family, customers, and environment. [2]
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