yoruba (african people)

Focuses on the prolific artistic expressions of the Yoruba and the historical and cultural issues that have shaped their civilization.

Oloyou the Cat is the first creature created by the God-child, and they play together until Oloyou falls into a dark sea in the kingdom of Okun Aro and meets a mermaid, and when the two fall in love, they are thrown into the night sky by the mermaid's father for eternity.

Presents a play based on events that occurred in 1946 in the Yoruban city of Oyo. The play addresses issues of cultural conflict, tragic decision-making, and the psychological mindsets of individuals and groups. The text is accompanied by background information that explains African concepts, beliefs, and culture. Also features nine critical essays.

Continues the adventures of Kai, a young girl from the Yoruba village of Oyo who lives in 1440 and who considers revenge against the thief when her fine piece of sculpture disappears.

Presents the script of 1975 drama about Elesin, the chief horseman of the king of a Nigerian village who loses the respect of the villagers when he fails to take steps to follow his dead ruler into the afterlife.

Twelve year old Layo, a Yoruba girl living in the area of eleventh-century Africa which is now Nigeria, attempts to reject the man who has been chosen to be her husband.

When the daughter of the river goddess Yemoya goes to the Land of Shining Day to marry a handsome earth chief, her longing for the cool darkness of her former home causes Night to be brought to the world.

Presents geographical, cultural, and social customs of the African Yoruba people in an easy to read style.