Throughout the play, Baroka wishes to marry Sidi, who views him with contempt. When Baroka initially asks for her hand in marriage, she refuses to accept and begins to ridicule the Bale. Sidi does not even accept Baroka's invitation to dinner at his palace. Baroka then devises a plan to woo Sidi by telling one his wives, Sadiku, that he is impotent. Baroka knows Sadiku will gossip and spread the false rumor of his impotence. After hearing the Bale is impotent, Sidi decides to visit Baroka and mock him to his face. When Sidi arrives, Baroka is able to woo her by showing her a machine that makes stamps. Baroka knows Sidi is extremely vain, and he promises her that every stamp leaving the village will have her image on it. He then demonstrates his wisdom while he discusses his views on modernity. Sidi is impressed with Baroka's wisdom and ends up losing her virginity to him. The next day, Sidi decides to marry Baroka.
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