How long does okonkwo leave umuofia?

Okonkwo is exiled from Umuofia for seven years after accidentally killing a clansman during a funeral ceremony, which is considered a female crime or a crime of inadvertence. This punishment is meant to cleanse his wrongdoing and restore balance to the community. During his exile, he lives in his mother’s village, where he reflects on his life and the consequences of his actions.