Ote Oye – A Yoruba Drama About Conspiracy and Kingship

Yoruba books are more than just collections of stories — they are reflections of a people’s way of life, thinking, and wisdom. From ancient times, Yoruba elders used stories to pass down life principles, cultural values, and spiritual truths. Today, authors continue this noble tradition through carefully written works of drama, prose, and poetry. These books showcases the rhythm of Yoruba life — the language, beliefs, customs, and worldview — and they remain a solid reference for moral upbringing and cultural education.

ABOUT THE BOOK - SUMMARY

Ote Oye (Conspiracy is not good) is a Yoruba drama book proudly written by Olusola Fadiya. This book is WAEC/NECO Recommended book. Ote Oye was first released in the year 2007. The book story line was centered on an ancient town named Ojuri. After the demise of King Adewuwo of Ojuri kingdom, the kingmakers consulted Ifa, the oracle to direct them on who will be their next king. Fortunately, Ifa picked prince Obawumi, as the successor of the demised king. Unfortunately, the chiefs and the kingmakers couldn’t make the oracle’s instruction see the light of the day. Find out what really transpired between the villagers, chiefs and the king makers in the book titled Ote Oye.

CHARACTERS FEATURED IN OTE OYE

Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Balogun Akingbola
2) Yanyinsola
3) Segilola
4) Wuraola
5) Morolagbe
6) Obawumi,
7) Obakanmi
8) Oyindamola
9) Gbadebo
10) Akinola
11) Adeola

FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Ote Oye (Conspiracy is not good)
Author: Olusola Fadiya
Genre:  Drama
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 142
Other book by Author: Omo Eni O Sedi Bebere

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