Tag: satire in African drama

Bosede’s Once Upon an Elephant is a socio-political commentary and satire set against the backdrop of Yoruba Traditional society. Bosede comments on the issue of Monarchy and tradition in the Yoruba community, where there is misuse and abuse of customs and...

Settings   Bosede’s Once upon an Elephant is a metaphorical title, which portrays a tyrant king (Ajanaku) who is the “Elephant” and he tramples upon the people and traditions. The setting of the play shows and comments on the true nature...