Characterisation in “The Wives’ Revolt”
There are basically three characters in John Pepper Clark’s The Wives’ Revolt. They are Okoro, Koko, and Idama.
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Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on Ayi Kwei Armah’s “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born”
‘Cheer!’ said Koomson. He looked ready to add something as he raised his glass, but the high voice of his wife cut the air to pieces.
Plot Summary of Femi Osofisan’s “Women of Owu”
Women of Owu is a play written by Femi Osofisan to emphasize the plight of Owu women in the aftermath of the destruction of Owu Kingdom.
Plot Summary of “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born”
Armah employs a mechanism that arises from corruption to antagonize the military officers who ultimately plan the coup that topples the Nkrumanists from power.
Chapter Eleven to Chapter Fifteen Summary of “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born”
At the beginning of this chapter, the man and his wife, Oyo, are trying to hail a cab on their way to Koomson’s house.
Chapter Six to Chapter Ten Summary of “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born”
In this chapter of The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born, the naked man and the “student” discuss the harsh realities of society.
Chapter One to Chapter Five Summary of “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born”
The conversation between the two men is a reflection of the larger societal issue of conformity versus individualism.
Components of Traditional African Theatre
Components of traditional African theatre include riddles, jokes, proverbs, dances, myths, beliefs, and the audience.
Poem: “Not My Business” by Niyi Osundare
They picked Akanni up one morning Beat him soft like clay And stuffed him down the belly Of a waiting jeep.
Chapter Two Summary of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”
It is later unanimously agreed upon that Okonkwo should should lead a delegation team to the community of Mbaino.
Q & A: Examine the conflict in Wole Soyinka’s “The Lion and the Jewel”
The technique by which Soyinka creates the force at friction in The Lion and the Jewel makes for a spectacle of the characters that exemplify the antipodal qualities of heroism by way of reason and tact.
Fela’s “Movement of the People”: A Review of Ogun Ahoyaya
“M.O.P” is a powerful song that explores the themes of imperialism, oppression, and cultural identity.
Traditional Poem: Salute to the Elephant
O elephant, huge as a hill, even in a crouching posture. O elephant, enfolded by honour, demon, flapping fans of war.
Poem: “Night Rain” by John Pepper Clark
What time of night it is I do not know Except that like some fish Doped out of the deep I have bobbed up bellywise
Poem: “The News from Home” by Kofi Anyidoho
I have not come this far only to sit by the roadside and break into tears I could have wept at home without a journey of several thorns
Poem: “Building the Nation” by Henry Barlow
Today I did my share In building the nation. I drove a Permanent Secretary To an important urgent function In fact to a luncheon at the Vic.
Poem: “An Immigrant in London” by Ezenwa-Ohaeto
I sought him in London: At Heathrow the Indian, Flips the passport pages, Scrutinizes the dated stamps, Prods me with tingling questions,
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on “The Gods are not to Blame”
(9) Odewale shifts the blame for his tragedy from the gods to himself and claims that his tragedy is a result of his own weakness.
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on “Second Class Citizen”
The central theme in Second Class Citizen is that women should
Memorable Quotes from Adebayo Lamikanra’s “Wake Me Up in the Year 2000”
WAKE UP IN THE YEAR 2000, published in 1994, is a collection of forty-two articles which cover a wide variety of subjects and topics of local and international sensibilities.
The collection touches on themes such as inept leadership, underdevelopment, centennial slavery,
Multiple Choice Questions on “The Lion and the Jewel”
The immediate consequence of the publication of Sidi’s picture is to make her (b) feel more important than Baroka
The Theory of Goat and Yam
Seun Anikulapo Kuti who is popularly known as “the big bird” proffers a song in conjunction with the Egypt ’80 band: Theory of Goat and the Yam.
Themes in “The Marriage of Anansewa”
The Marriage of Anansewa is dominated by the themes of poverty and ambition, wit and cunning, love and materialism, matchmaking, and African marital tradition.
Dramatic Techniques in “The Marriage of Anansewa”
Efua T. Sutherland employs the use of story-telling technique, spider’s web, music, dance, and audience participation in The Marriage of Anansewa.
Chapter Seventeen Summary of “Efuru”
It has now been about four months since Efuru divorced Gilbert. She meets her friend, Doctor Difu. She recounts her story in distress.
Chapter Sixteen Summary of “Efuru”
Nkoyeni has given birth to a bouncing baby boy. Gilbert was sent for but wouldn’t come home until two months later.
Chapter Fifteen Summary of “Efuru”
Nwashike Ogene, Efuru’s father, is dead. Everybody is thrown into mourning by the demise of the great man.
Chapter Fourteen Summary of “Efuru”
Ogea has said under her breath when she sees Omirima from afar, “She is coming, the gossip,” and acts accordingly.
Chapter Thirteen Summary of “Efuru”
Gilbert just came back from the Great River. His old friend, Sunday, who joined the Army during the war, has asked after him.
Chapter Twelve Summary of “Efuru”
Ajanupu comes with breaking news. It’s sad news about Nwosu, whose house was robbed the previous night.