The digital Skull: Navigating contemporary romance and values in a reimagined The Palm-Wine Drinkard

Drawing on Amos Tutuola’s The Palm-Wine Drinkard , this article reimagines the character of the Skull in the context of digital culture. How would the Skull court in the digital age? It explores how the Skull might utilize social media and online platforms to gather information about a potential partner and adapt its persona. This analysis demonstrates how digital tools transform traditional notions of courtship, emphasizing the importance of aligning with an individual’s values and multifaceted identity in the pursuit of connection, rather than relying solely on physical appearance.