Fagunwa is regarded as a foundational figure in African literature, especially for his contributions to indigenous-language writing and the blend of folklore with written fiction.
Wole Soyinka is a renowned Nigerian playwright, poet, essayist, and novelist. He was born in Abeokuta, southwestern Nigeria, and grew up in a household that embraced both traditional Yoruba culture and Christianity.
Prevalent among these messages in “The Breasts of the Sea” are the themes of long-standing wars, slavery and colonialism, disenchantment with the political class, discussed hereunder.
