The Man Called Deng Majok

Deng Majok, Paramount Chief of the Ngok Dinka from 1943 to 1969, is celebrated for fostering peace and cooperation between African and Arab tribes in Sudan's volatile border region. Partnering with Arab leader Babo Nimir, he introduced modern advancements like market economy, healthcare, and education to his community. A family man with over two hundred wives and nearly a thousand children, he imposed a strict code of unity among them. His tumultuous rise to power, marked by rivalry with his half-brother, is chronicled by his son, blending admiration with objectivity in this compelling biography.