Moremi, the Courageous Queen

Moremi, the Courageous Queen PDF Author: Segun Thomas Ajayi
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Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Moremi, the Courageous Queen

Moremi, the Courageous Queen PDF Author: Segun Thomas Ajayi
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Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Morountodun and Other Plays

Morountodun and Other Plays PDF Author: Femi Osofisan
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Category : Nigeria
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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"Based on the ancient myth of Moremi, the Ife queen who infiltrated the enemy camp to ensure her people's triumph, Morountodun brilliantly brings the story up to date. No More The Wasted Breed and Red is the Freedom Road complete a collection by one of Nigeria's best-known playwrights."--Page 4 of cover

The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate

The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate PDF Author: Samuel Johnson
Publisher: CSS Limited
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 756

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First published in 1921, and cited on the Africa's Best 100 Books List, this is a standard work on the history of theYorubas from the earliest times to the beginning of the British Protectorate. The first part of the book discusses the people, theircountry and language, religion, government, land law, manners and customs. The second part is divided into four periods, dealing first with mytheological kings and deified heroes; with the growth, prosperity and oppression of the Yoruba people; the time of revolutionary wars and disruption; and, finally, the arrest of disintegration, inter-tribal wars, and the coming of the British. There are two appendices, on dealing with treaties and agreements, the other giving tables of Yoruba kings, rulers, and chiefs. The book also includes an index and map of the Yoruba country.

Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from Around the World

Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from Around the World PDF Author: Usborne Publishing, Limited
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ISBN: 9781474966436
Category : Girls
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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Here are traditional tales from every corner of the globe, all featuring bold and clever heroines who battle dragons, fight sea serpents or save their village from monstrous thieves. This is a sequel to the best-selling title Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls. Diverse range of characters. Lively retellings for a modern audience. Featuring gorgeous illustrations in a beautiful hardback edition.

Yoruba Elites and Ethnic Politics in Nigeria

Yoruba Elites and Ethnic Politics in Nigeria PDF Author: Wale Adebanwi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107054222
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319

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This book investigates the dynamics and challenges of ethnicity and elite politics in Nigeria.

Badass African Queens

Badass African Queens PDF Author: Zayd Moor
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 28

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BADASS AFRICAN QUEENS is a coloring book based on the history of African queens. These are the Queen mothers who played important roles in local governments, social power, and influence in the 19th century. They stood out and worked tirelessly on improving the social welfare of their villages and kingdoms by showing gender equality as well as overseeing issues that involved both men and women together, such as adultery, rape, sodomization, and marital conflicts. The book recognizes Empress Kandake, Queen Nandi, Hatshepsut, Queen Moremi, Amina Mohamud, Queen Makeda, and Lingeer Ndat`e Yalla Mbodj as the best queen mothers of Africa. In Ethiopia, we had Empress Kandake or Candace who was regarded as one of the most dreaded war generals of her time, according to historians, she was a fierce, tactical, and uniting lady who at some point ended up humiliating Alexander the great. This made people know her as the Queen who humiliated Alexander the great. We also had Makeda Queen of Sheba Ethiopia who was also known as the queen of Sheba or "La Reine de Sabah" in French. She was a queen of incredible strength as she survived a battle with the serpent king Awre. The Zulu Kingdom in South Africa had Queen Nandi who was resilient as a mother and a hope against social pressures. She was the mother of Shaka Zulu, one of the Zulu kingdom's greatest kings. According to historians, during the reign of her son, she had significant influence over the affairs of the kingdom this shows how devoted she was to serve her people even. In ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut became pharaoh, the fifth ruler of Dynasty 18. According to Egyptologist James Henry Breasted, she is known to be "the first great woman whose name has survived in history". In the ILE-IFE Kingdom, Nigeria was a courageous queen, Queen Moremi, who is said to have contributed to the deliverance of the Yobra tribe from oppression. We also see Amina Mohamud a Hausa warrior queen of the city-state Zazzau, presently in the Northwest region of Nigeria, is allowed by her grandfather to attend state meetings to gain familiarity with state procedures after discovering her leadership skills early. An act that ended up making Amina a very prominent leader. In Senegal, we see the last great lingeer (queen) Ndat`e Yalla Mbodj of Waalo, a kingdom located in what is now Northwest Senegal. During her reign, she fought against French colonization and the Moorish invasion of her kingdom. In the 19th century, Ndat`e Yalla and her sister Ndjeumbeut Mbodj, stood out as two of the most powerful women of 19th century Senegambiaan dynastic history. This book focuses on empowering, motivating, and encouraging young girls who have dreams of venturing into politics and leadership careers in the future. Empowering these young girls will also act as a gender equality tool as more girls will get motivated to venture into politics, which in the long run will assist boosting the amount of power currently held by women as it has greatly diminished since pre-colonial times.

The Lonely Ones Among Us

The Lonely Ones Among Us PDF Author: Oluwole Komolafe
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532011261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190

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The Lonely Ones Among Us describes the arduous and slippery paths of the selected few that journey to success from the base of the economic pyramid of life in Nigeria. In this book, the author draws similarities between the capillary action in a rising damp to the determination that propels the poor that rise from the base of the economic pyramid to success by dint of hard work. Mr. Enilari Olakitan Ekun, a humble science teacher in a secondary school in Lagos, is the main character in the book. His life exemplifies the challenges faced by the few that swim against the tide to liberate themselves from the bondage at the base of the economic pyramid. Other characters with similar attributes to Mr. Ekun are identified in the book. What they all have in common is that they refuse to follow the accepted way of life that the society considers to be the norm. They are the aberrant that see the problems others overlook or pretend not to see. Instead of following the crowd, they choose to follow the road of the lone wayfarer. In summary, the book shows that the old fashion way of hard work still pays off.

A Grammar of the Yoruba Language

A Grammar of the Yoruba Language PDF Author: Samuel Crowther
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Category : Yoruba language
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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Women of Owu

Women of Owu PDF Author: Femi Osofisan
Publisher: Ibadan University Press
ISBN: 9789780690267
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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This is an African retelling of Euripides: an unnervingly topical story of a people and a beloved city destroyed by the brutality of war. The play was first performed in Lagos in 2003 under the distinguished director Chuck Mike, and subsequently toured the UK.

Historical Dictionary of Nigeria

Historical Dictionary of Nigeria PDF Author: Toyin Falola
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810863162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 472

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Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has undergone tremendous change shaped by political instability, rapid population growth, and economic turbulence. The Historical Dictionary of Nigeria introduces Nigeria's rich and complex history. Readers will find a wealth of information on important contemporary issues like AIDS, human rights, petroleum, and faith-based conflict.