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Author : Andrew Apter
Release : 2018
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 41X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Oduduwa's Chain by : Andrew Apter
Download or read book Oduduwa's Chain written by Andrew Apter. This book was released on 2018. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herskovits's heritage -- Creolization and connaissance -- Notes from Ekitiland -- The blood of mothers -- Ethnogenesis from within -- Afterword: beyond the mirror of narcissus
Author : David D. Laitin
Release : 1986-06-15
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 902/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Hegemony and Culture by : David D. Laitin
Download or read book Hegemony and Culture written by David D. Laitin. This book was released on 1986-06-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ambitious work, David D. Laitin explores the politics of religious change among the Yoruba of Nigeria, then uses his findings to expand leading theories of ethnic and religious politics.
Author : Dierk Lange
Release : 2004
Genre : Africa, West
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 157/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Ancient Kingdoms of West Africa by : Dierk Lange
Download or read book Ancient Kingdoms of West Africa written by Dierk Lange. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jude Idada
Release : 2014-02-12
Genre : Drama
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Book Rating : 801/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Oduduwa - King of the Edos by : Jude Idada
Download or read book Oduduwa - King of the Edos written by Jude Idada. This book was released on 2014-02-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ODUDUWA, KING OF THE EDOS is a play which explores the true identity of an ancient African King who was believed amongst numerous competing historical accounts to have come down from the heavens (skies) to found the present day Yoruba people of South Western Nigeria. It attempts to draw congruence between mythical accounts of his origin which are found in the oral traditions of the Edos of present day Mid-Western Nigeria, those of the Yorubas of Ile-Ife in particular, and Western Nigeria in general, while imagining an explanation as to the divergence in their accounts. It seeks to answer the questions: was Oduduwa a god that ruled men, the fi-rst creation of the supreme God, an exiled Edo prince or was he a mere mortal whose leadership qualities became legendary and thus exalted him to the status of the progenitor of the Yorubas? Set in the kingdoms of Igodomigodo and Ile-Ife, it journeys across time into the more recent pre-colonial Benin city and Ile-Ife, while using well rounded characters, loftily crafted language, deep cultural mores, scintillating music, dance, fast paced action and intrigue in bringing to life a captivating period in the history of the Yorubas and Edos.
Author : Toyin Falola
Release : 2015-02-24
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 697/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Nigeria by : Toyin Falola
Download or read book Nigeria written by Toyin Falola. This book was released on 2015-02-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading experts in African studies, this broad introduction to Nigeria follows the history of the republic from the early period to the present day. As Africa's most populated country and major world exporter of oil, Nigeria is a nation with considerable international importance—a role that is hampered by its economic underdevelopment and political instability. This book examines all major aspects of Nigeria's geography, politics, and culture, addressing the area's current attempts at building a strong nation, developing a robust economy, and stabilizing its domestic affairs. Perfect for students of African history, geography, anthropology, and political science, this guidebook provides an overview and history of Nigeria from the early period to contemporary times. Chapters focus on each region in the country; the government, economy and culture of Nigeria; the challenges and problems Nigerians face since the country's independence; and topics affecting everyday life, including music, food, etiquette, gender roles, and marriage.
