“Those who are about to die salute you”, By Lasisi Olagunju

    (Monday Lines published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 9 September, 2024) From William Bascom, American folklorist and anthropologist, I got a Yoruba story. It is here retold, substantially in my own words, in some areas using his words: A certain Chief Lowa was careless with his tongue. Every priest has a priest; … Continue reading “Those who are about to die salute you”, By Lasisi Olagunju