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Feb 3 • 01:23 UTC • 🇳🇬 Nigeria • Punch

Author explores Oyo Empire traditions in new play

UK-based Nigerian writer Dotun Olufokunbi has released a new play titled 'The Return', exploring Yoruba cultural practices on kingship and succession in the Oyo Empire.

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