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In the age of digital distractions, Yoruba books offer something authentic — a connection to real stories, told in a language that carries both beauty and depth. The Yoruba language itself is rich with proverbs and metaphors, and authors use these tools to drive powerful messages. Yoruba literature promotes respect for elders, communal living, and thinking. Whether in prose, drama, or poetry, the message is always clear: learn from the past, live well today, and pass on wisdom to the next generation.
Eru O Bodo was an interesting Yoruba story from the stable of Talabi Olagbemi. The first edition of this book was released into the public in the year 1988. The story in the book “Eru O Bodo” was about Bayo, popularly known as Eru O Bodo, who was having a conversation with a fiancée of Dalemo. When Dalemo caught them, his anger aroused, thinking Bayo wanted to snatch his fiancée. Find out how Bayo was able to navigate this issue, the wisdom shown, and the moral of the story this book is conveying.
Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Bayo
2) Oyinda
3) Dominiki
4) Folake
5) Dalemo
6) Ogele
FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Eru O B’odo
Author: Talabi Olagbemi
Genre: Novel
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 84
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