Love usually wins but Olabode Ogunlana’s vividly drawn characters in Yoruba Love Stories suffer from separation, mistaken identity, ethnic conflict, self-doubt and jealousy. The author tells these stories beautifully, with an ear for the nuances of Yoruba, bringing the tales to life for contemporary audiences. In a companion volume, The Quest for the Rare Leaf and other Yoruba Tales, Ogunlanashares the Yoruba folklore oral tradition that stretches back centuries. Both Yorubaand non-Yoruba speakers will discover a world of noble farmers,women warriors, and over-reaching kings, checked by their subjects.
Olabode Ogunlana Boeken
Na een lange carrière in de verzekeringswereld keerde Olabode Ogunlana terug naar de kunstacademie en behaalde een masterdiploma met loutere onderscheiding aan de Universiteit van Buckingham, waarbij hij zijn aanleg voor spreekwoordelijke verhalen vertellen omzette in fictie. Zijn doel was om bundels met korte verhalen te creëren die zouden dienen als een nuttige bron voor een internationaal publiek dat geïnteresseerd is in Yoruba of door Yoruba geïnspireerde verhalen. Ogunlana biedt een uniek perspectief op de Yoruba-cultuur, van de syntaxis van spreekwoorden tot de historische geografie en subculturen die hedendaagse trends in zuidwest Nigeria beïnvloeden.
OUT OF THE BLACK POT AND OTHER STORIES
Volume III of Glimpses into Yoruba Culture
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Exploring themes of redemption, faith, and the supernatural, this collection features diverse narratives. A devotee of Èsù seeks forgiveness after a tragic crime, while a boy learns about divine providence through a letter to God. Other stories delve into miracles, kindness, and the consequences of jealousy, as characters confront their pasts and seek meaning. The collection also reflects on the interplay between wealth and morality, and the author's personal journey highlights nature's spiritual significance, inviting readers to ponder deeper truths.
The story revolves around young journalist Tanímò la, who delves into the life of Laiyemö, a moneylender with a dark past tied to his own family history. As Tanímò la uncovers Laiyemö's downfall and regrets, he learns about the themes of pride, destiny, and the consequences of one's actions. Laiyemö, once a powerful figure in Agbajó, now lies in ruin, haunted by his past and the impact of his father's piracy. The narrative explores the destructive nature of greed and the haunting legacy of familial ties, culminating in a poignant reflection on morality and redemption.