Author: Tade Oyebode

Rev Jesse Josiah Ransome-Kuti and the Ogboni Fraternity

Tade Oyebode

Recently, I wrote about Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's musical heritage (read here). Rev Jesse Josiah Ransom-Kuti was Fela's grand father: Rev Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti took a very radical and practical approach to his faith, and that approach brought conflict with the Anglican Church. A very good example was when he allowed the "Ogboni Fraternity" to hold a… Continue reading Rev Jesse Josiah Ransome-Kuti and the Ogboni Fraternity

The Musical Heritage of Fela Anikulapo Ransome Kuti

Tade Oyebode

This post is all about Rev Canon Josiah Jesse Ransome Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti's grandfather. Earlier this year, I read for the second time a book written in Yoruba titled "Lojo Ojoun" (in the olden days) by Isaac Delano. I am not sure the book is any longer in print anywhere but I found copies… Continue reading The Musical Heritage of Fela Anikulapo Ransome Kuti

Ejigbede Lona Isalu Orun (Ejigbede’s Journey to Heaven): First Look

Tade Oyebode

Ejigbede Lona Isalu Orun was written by Joseph Ogunshina Ogundele and published in 1956 by Longmans, Green and Co LTD. Ejigbede (translated as "a pair of young pigeons or doves") was born in heaven to Laburukusege. My guess of the meaning Laburukesege is somebody you don't wish to offend. Coming out of the womb with… Continue reading Ejigbede Lona Isalu Orun (Ejigbede’s Journey to Heaven): First Look

Lójó Ojóun (In the Olden Days) – Early Encounter Between The Yorubas and The British

Tade Oyebode

It is always good to start reading a book from the preface. It provides insight into the reasons why the author started the project. From the preface of Lojo Ojoun, we know that the author, Isaac Delano, wrote a historical account of the advent of British influence and its effects on the South West of… Continue reading Lójó Ojóun (In the Olden Days) – Early Encounter Between The Yorubas and The British