CHARACTER SKETCH 10: RAHMAN FARRAH

Here is character No 10 for my yet unwritten first novel, 'Redemption - Ideal Life'.

Uncle Rahman is well respected and is the unofficial head of Larry's social circle in Freetown. Highly influential in the country, he keeps a close knit group of friends. He does not make friends lightly. Big and powerful, Uncle Rahman, loves to have a good time. He is into his young and sexy girls even though he is married. Uncle Rahman is also a fitness fanatic, who jogs three times a day on average.

Larry looks up to him and goes to him for advice and mentoring once in a while. Initially, Uncle Rahman is suspicious of Larry’s motives but his initial suspicions are allayed once he gets to know him better. He likes Larry’s positive attitude especially in the face of disappointment. He knows Larry’s mum as they both belong to the same political party. He holds her in high esteem which helps him warm to Larry quicker.

Uncle Rahman’s wine bar on the west of Freetown is a popular hang out spot of Larry and his friends before they go to the big clubs. If they are lucky and Uncle Rahman is in a good mood he’d accompany them on a night out on rare occasions. He is a fantastic storyteller who keeps his audience spell bound.

He also makes a lot of money through consultation from businessmen aiming to start up and establish businesses in Sierra Leone.

Highly respected, Uncle Rahman is very guarded around people he does not know. He notices Larry’s adventures and will give him advice where appropriate in terms of developing his business in Sierra Leone.