the lion and jewel wole soyinka
Explore Wole Soyinka's celebrated Nigerian drama, 'The Lion and the Jewel,' a captivating work of African theatre that brilliantly contrasts traditional Yoruba values with the influences of modernity. This pivotal postcolonial literature piece follows the rivalry between the aging chief Baroka and the progressive Lakunle for the hand of the village beauty, Sidi, offering sharp commentary on societal change.