In the embryonic civilized village of Ilujinle, coward Lakunle, who rejects his home culture and instead pretends to embrace Western traditions, wishes to marry Sidi, the prettiest girl in the village, without paying the traditional bride price which he considers archaic.

Sidi values her dignity instead and refuses to marry him without the proper payment.

But Baroka, a powerful village chief, desires to marry Sidi, who has gained a reputation beyond the village, as one of his latest wives.

Sadiku, the head wife of Baroka is hellbent to be of help.

The fierce competition for the village ‘Jewel’ now commences, leaving suspenseful questions to ask.

Will Sidi be able to resist Baroka’s advances and escape his grasp, now that Lakunle’s affection is drawing nearer to her heart? Will Lakunle succumbs to paying the bride price and take Sidi away from Baroka’s grip?