There is a raging showdown between two literary amazons, both of whom have played crucial roles in shaping contemporary African literature and helped in expanding its global appeal. I am losing quite a bit of sleep. My initial approach was to let time sort things out, as prior experiences confirm. On second thought, however, I decided that it is better to summon the two erring sisters to a court where chiefs with red caps festooned with feathers wield the big stick. At least, this should serve as a cautionary tale,...