Constructing Identities: Amos Tutuola and the Ibadan Literary Elite in the wake of Nigerian Independence by Mackenzie Finley

“…During his first lecture, the Yoruba elder asked his audience, “Why are we people afraid to go to the burial ground at night?” …”
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Èdè Àyàn: The Language of Àyàn in Yorùbá Art and Ritual of Egúngún by Oláwọlé Fámúlẹ̀

“…Hence, when an experienced Yorùbá drummer plays his drum masterfully, the elders with the drum speech discernable ears (òmò ̣ ràn) that hear the drumming, even from afar commend, “may Àyàn, ̣ the god of drumming prosper/ protect you!” …”
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