A lyrical and panoramic body of poems from the prize-winning poet, informed by a revolutionary vision about the earth, our home.

The Eye of the Earth

Literature & Fiction

Osundare, Niyi

Lugumba, S.M.E.

Poetry

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The distinguished Nigerian playwright directed the first performance of this play at the Arts Theatre at the University of Ibadan. Osofisan's incisive vision is put at the service of oppressed humanity. His over-riding theme is that the machinery of oppression in human society is created by man, but man is also capable of demolishing it. The production includes Yoruba songs and incantations, and a glossary provides an English translation - as a guide for other directors to substitute appropriate dirges.

Once Upon Four Robbers

Ọṣọfisan, Fẹmi

Dramas & Plays

Whilst there is existing literature on Yorubaland in the nineteenth century, it has not taken a global, comprehensive look at the causes, course and consequences of the wars. Nor has it considered the changes - peaceful or cataclysmic - after one hundred years of peace. With a view to filling this gap, a centenary conference of the 1886 Kirji/Ekiti Parapo Peace Treaty was held, with the prime objective of examining the socio-political and economic development of Yorubaland in the age of revolutionary wars. The premise is that whilst three kingdoms were destroyed, and forced migrations produced terrible suffering, nonetheless there were positive outcomes. New kingdoms and towns were founded - Abeokuta, Ibadan and New Oyo - and the end result was greater cultural cohesion of Yorubaland through the integration of the refugees. The four sections in the book group the papers from the conference into War and Peace in Yorubaland; the Generals and their War Tactics; External Involvement and the Search for Peace; and The Political and Cultural Consequences.

War and Peace in Yorubaland

History

Africa

When Dr James Abe takes an appointment in the rural town of Gom, he does not know much about the town's notorious underside. He soon finds himself embroiled in intrigues of homosexuality, religion and corruption.

Strange Encounters

Okediran, Wale

Literary

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