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Among the Yoruba, storytelling has always been a great practice — and books have taken that tradition to new heights. Yoruba books blend old wisdom with creative imagination, offering readers a path to learn about themselves, their environment, and the spiritual world around them. Authors don’t just write for amusement; they write with intention — to protect the Yoruba language, to mirror the society, and to leave behind a legacy. These books are classrooms on paper, where morals are taught through engaging plots and lifelike characters.
O lewu (Too Dangerous) is a Yoruba book that celebrate culture. The story line was very interesting, and the book was written by two popular authors – Jimo Aliu and Sunday Eso-Oluborode. The first edition of O Lewu was released into the public in the year 2000. The book was a drama series, featuring different characters like Seun, Atolagbe, Foluso and many more. It teaches contentment and being courageous in one’s endeavor. Other books by Sunday Eso Oluborode includes Olorunsogo etc
Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Seun
2) Dapo
3) Foluso
4) Arewa
5) Mama Bose
6) Kola
7) Olori Ebi
8) Wale
9) Bolatito
FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: O L’ewu (Too Dangerous)
Author: Jimoh Aliu and Sunday Eso-Oluborode
Genre: Drama
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 121
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