The novel tells the story of Méka, a modest and humble African. In a warm and earthy language, the author paints his portrait and we learn that
 the colonial administration decided to reward him for the service rendered to the Fatherland (France). He gave everything to this country where two of his sons died in
 battlefield for France and offered part of its land to
 Catholic Church . "The Old Negro and the Medal" is a book that we
 the writing is so fluid. Just under 200 easy-to-read pages
 in one go where we have fun at the misadventures of Meka who undergoes and sees what happens when we rub shoulders with the Whites.