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Yoruba books remind us that every challenge holds a lesson and every triumph has a story behind it. Through tales of heroes, families, and communities, they show the importance of perseverance, compassion, and honesty. These books are windows into the customs and beliefs that have defined Yoruba life for centuries. They help us understand how our ancestors viewed the world and give us guidance for living with integrity today. Reading them strengthens our connection to our roots and inspires us to pass these values on.
Iyawo Alarede, a Nigerian classic drama book written by Sunday Eso Oluborode. Undoubtedly, the story line of this book and the morals in its are very great. Iyawo Alarede was first released into the public in the year 1993. The story started when a fictional character known as Mojere tries to please her parents when she wanted to get married. Her parent mandated her to marry from the same religion as their own.
Well, Mojere got different suitors but most are from the opposite religion. Oladele who was of opposite religion eventually impregnated Mojere. This was very shocking to expectations. Mojere’s parents got really furious about this, and this girl (Mojere) must not abort this pregnancy? How did Mojere managed the situation? What’s the parents’ disposition eventually? What lessons are they actually passing as message in this book? Find out these and many more in the book titled Iyawo Alarede, By Sunday Eso Oluborode.
Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Oladele
2) Funmi
3) Mojere
4) Asake
5) Mojoyin
6) Olabode
7) Olusola
8) Iyabo
FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Iyawo Alarede
Author: Sunday Eso Oluborode
Genre: Drama
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 164
Other book by Author: O Lewu
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