Eegun Alare – A Yoruba Magical Adventure by Lawuyi Ogunniran

Yoruba books are woven with proverbs, folktales, and legends that pass down the collective wisdom of our ancestors. They hold up a mirror to society, showing what happens when virtues are upheld or when selfishness takes hold. These stories help children learn about honesty, courage, and kindness, while reminding adults of their duty to uphold moral standards. By embracing Yoruba literature, we protect our traditions and ensure they remain relevant in an ever-changing world.

ABOUT THE BOOK - SUMMARY

Eegun Alare is a WAEC/NECO recommended textbook for those doing SSCE Exams. This epic book was written and authored by Lawuyi Ogunniran. The first edition of this book was released in more than 2 decades ago. The major take home lesson of this book is bearing the repercussion and consequences of one’s actions in mind. Egungun Alare is a story about magical masqueraders, who performs acrobatic dances and transformation as a profession. 

The major fictional characters of the book are Ojelade, Dasofunjo, Ojelarinnaka and some others. The story started when Oje Larinnaka, whose wife was pregnant decided to go to a neighboring village to showcase his chosen profession (magical masquerading) to a wider people, because his profession was not presently bringing enough income in the village where he resides. He told his friend Dasofunjo about his intention, in which Dasofunjo initially discouraged him. At the end of the day, he left his village for a neighouring village despite many persuasions. What actually happens to Oje-larinnaka? Who’s Ojelade and what was his relationship with Oje-Larinnaka? Whose action actually boomerangs? Find out these and many more in the book titled Eegun Alare by Lawuyi Ogunniran

CHARACTERS FEATURED IN EEGUN ALARE

Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Ojelade
2) Dasofunjo
3) Ojelarinnaka
4) Ojekunle
5) Duduyemi

FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Eegun Alare
Author: Lawuyi Ogunniran
Genre:  Novel
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 92
Other Books by the Autor: Aare Ago Arikuyeri, Omoge Alate Ilege etc

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