This short post is about the first page of JE NG LO GBA TEMI by TAA Ladele, a book written in 1971. A work of fiction but I believe fictions always have some basis in reality. JE NG LO GBA TEMI can be translated "Let me have fun", "I want to enjoy this season of… Continue reading JE NG LO GBA TEMI by TAA Ladele and the Girl Child of South Western Nigeria, circa 1971
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Rev Jesse Josiah Ransome-Kuti and the Ogboni Fraternity
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
Ejigbede Lona Isalu Orun (Ejigbede’s Journey to Heaven): First Look
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
Adiitu Olodumare by D.O Fagunwa (MBE): Figures of Speech in Yoruba Language
Adiitu Olodumare (Mystery of God) was probably the last book written by DO Fagunwa. It was published in 1961, just two years before his tragic death, in Bida, Niger State. In this post, I want to focus on how Fagunwa, an accomplished master of the language used figures of speech in the very first paragraph… Continue reading Adiitu Olodumare by D.O Fagunwa (MBE): Figures of Speech in Yoruba Language
The Palm Wine Drinkard by Amos Tutuola
This evening, I was blown away by the immensity of Amos Tutuola, the author. He had just six years of education and trained as a blacksmith, practicing that trade for the Royal Airforce during World War 2 (read more here). Other vocations he tried was selling bread and messenger. While working as a messenger, he… Continue reading The Palm Wine Drinkard by Amos Tutuola
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