This story comes from the second chapter of Weep Not Child by James Nguigi. I think it is pertinent to attitude of some Christians in Nigeria to voting in elections. As you read, please note I am angry abouta particular mindset. This post allows me to dissipate that anger so I don’t go to sleep… Continue reading To Hell With The Prophecy (Weep Not Child by James Ngugi)
Tag: African Traditional Religion
Oluwa Lo Mejo Da (God is the fair and wise judge) – Act 1 Scene 1
This is an old book, written in 1966. The last reprint was in 1971. Admittedly, my copy is very worn and rugged. One of the main characters in the book is depicted on the cover. Please meet "Dr" Raimi Ewedogbon. By the way, he is a native doctor and also a priest of one of… Continue reading Oluwa Lo Mejo Da (God is the fair and wise judge) – Act 1 Scene 1
Àjà Ló Lerù by Oladejo Okediji– Yoruba Proverbs and Idiomatic Expressions
Languages are never static, they constantly evolve. Reading “ÀjĂ LĂł Lerù” was a trip down memory lane of what the Yoruba language used to be. Of course, spoken language and written language are not exactly the same thing. Ă€jĂ LĂł LerĂą was written in 1969 but I could not help but compare Yoruba as spoken… Continue reading Ă€jĂ LĂł LerĂą by Oladejo Okediji– Yoruba Proverbs and Idiomatic Expressions
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