The author exposes this evil tradition by telling us the story of yaremi and other widows of kufi village who go through harrowing and painful experiences at the death of their spouse. Scheme of examination there shall be three papers, papers 1, 2 and 3. Set texts for 2016 2020 african prose 1 amma darko faceless 2 bayo adebowale lonely days nonafrican prose 1 richard wright native son 2 patience swift the last goodman william shakespeare. Temi adebowale is the editorial assistant at men s health. Bayo adebowales lonely days exhibits the life of widows in africa, the various customs and traditions that silences, subdues and humiliates a widow. Jun 11, 2014 in lonely days, bayo adebowale made us understand that not only in the past that widows had been a target of repression and hostility, but up to this modern and civilized time of ours such practices are still common in our society, widows are items of humiliation and their rights are trampled upon by the custodian of tradition.
He is the founderdirector of the african heritage research library ahrl in adeyipo village, ibadan, nigeria. Bayo adebowale has used some in many forms in his novel lonely days which depicts the solitary life of a widow. Lonely days, bayo adebowales novel centres on yaremi, a strong widow and her experiences as a lonely woman in kufi village. Research journal of english language and literature. Bayo adebowale s lonely days by jennifer chinenye emelife pgd education.
Bayo adebowale in this typical african prose makes use of a character,yaremi to fight the course of women in the text. Their significance is both universal and contextual. Analysis of bayo adebowales lonely days coolhonorables blog. He is the founderdirector of the african heritage research library. Lonely days, bayo adebowales novel centres on yaremi, a strong. In chapter five of lonely days, the author, bayo adebowale, writes that nobody had ever died a natural death in kufi. Adebowale meaning of adebowale, what does adebowale mean.
Research journal of english language and literature rjelal. As in all african cultures, yaremi faces a lot after the demise. It consists of 9 letters and 4 syllables and is pronounced adebowale. Bayo adebowale born 6 june1944 is a nigerian poet, prolific writer, novelist, professor, critic. Other minor characters include the grand son of yaremi, woye, the three widows dedewe, fayoyin and radeke, yaremis three children wura, segi and alani. The virgin is the 1985 debut novel by nigerian writer bayo adebowale. As a last name adebowale was the 99,378 th most popular name in 2010. Introduction to lonely days by bayo adebowale lonely days is a waecneco recommended african prose text. Introduction to lonely days lonely days is a prose work written by bayo adebowale. Ever down to earth in his works, adebowale is also the author of acclaimed novels, such as the virgin, which has been adapted into a film. Bayo adebowale s biography and life story bayo adebowale poems. This printable biblical cursive writing practice book includes 17 pdf pages and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jun 28, 2014 backgroundlonely days by bayo adebowale is a story that depicts the repressive life widows usually face and their impotence in the face of culture and tradition.
Lonely days is a prose work written by bayo adebowale. Jan 11, 2018 lonely days is a prose work written by bayo adebowale. Phrasal verbs combine a verb and a particle or a verb and a preposition. Bayo adebowale bayo adebowale biography poem hunter. Analysis of bayo adebowales lonely days coolhonorables. He is a novelist, poet, librarian and short story writer. Background, plot account, setting, style, themes and characters. Jun 11, 20 bayo adebowales african melody sings fullthroated poetic songs for africa bayo adebowales newly published book, african melody, a poetic exposition of the african essence combines sweet melody with harsh melody, melody of expectation with melody of hope, for the african continent. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. He was born on 6 june 1944 in ibadan, the capital of oyo state, southwestern nigeria into the family of akangbe adebowale, who was a farmer.
Apr 07, 2017 seasoned writer and scholar, bayo adebowale, is out with a new collection of poems titled oriki. From lonely days by bayo adebowale this was the manner in which bayo adebowale lent a voice to african widows in his book lonely days. Set in the rustic rural village of kufi in southwestern nigeria, the novel tells the story of. This is a welldeserved honour coming from the literary icons kith and kin. The meaning, origin and history of the given name adebowale. Bayo adebowale,the accomplished african novelist and poet will on saturday,4th march 2017 be honoured with the prestigeous chieftaincy title of onigege ara of igboelerin by the igboelerin council of baales. The paper examined how the women in post colonial anglophone african writer, bayo adebowales lonely days portrayed the female. Out of his mind by bayo adebowale, 9789782461605, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Its the same with the short story lonely days and the novel also so titled. Join facebook to connect with bayo adebowale and others you may know. The water inside palmoil pit swirls in ripples of confusion. Analysis of the novel lonely days part 1 by bayo adebowale prepared by. Out of his mind paperback january 1, 1987 by bayo adebowale author visit amazons bayo adebowale page. The novel lonely days is written by bayo adebowale, a novelist, a poet, a community leader and a former deputy rector of the polytechnic, ibadan. Adebowale was sentenced to a minimum of 45 years in jail after being found guilty by a british court in. Meaning, origin and history of the name adebowale behind. Temi likes rihanna, animal print, the stairmaster and burritos. Michael oluwatobi adebowale is a britishnigerian convert to islam and convicted terrorist who, together with michael adebolajo, carried out the beheading of fusilier lee rigby near rigbys barracks in woolwich, southeast london, on may 22, 20. Adebowale is the 59,998 th most popular name of all time. The novel, published in 1985, narrated the dilemma of a village young girl who must choose between three suitors, who is deflowered and agonizes about her secret being discovered on her wedding night. When a woman loses her husband,she suffers social isolation,property theft, force marriage,rape and loss of prestige when such. She was previously a newsroom fellow, writing news stories across hearst digital medias brands.
As a literary scholar, he has written a lot of literary texts, which include out of his mind, village harvest, lonely days etc. Also if you have any questions or you need a pdf copy of this, let us. A critical discourse analysis of bayo adebowales lonely days. He authored lonely days, a book that focus on african culture.
From 1880 to 2018, the social security administration has recorded 24 babies born with the first name adebowale in the united states. It is a story that exposes the bad customs and traditional rites widows are forced to go through in africa. Set in the rustic rural village of kufi in southwestern nigeria, the novel tells the story of yaremi, a woman thrown into widowhood by the death of her husband ajumobi. Bayo adebowales newly published book, african melody, a poetic exposition of the african essence combines sweet melody with harsh melody, melody of expectation with melody of hope, for the african continent. Bayo adebowale lent a voice to african widows in his book lonely days. It is a story that exposes the bad customs and traditional rites widows are forced to go. Feb 05, 2016 lonely days, bayo adebowales novel centres on yaremi, a strong widow and her experiences as a lonely woman in kufi village. In lonely days, bayo adebowale made us understand that not only in the past that widows had been a target of repression and hostility, but up to this modern and civilized time of ours such practices are still common in our society, widows are items of humiliation and their rights are trampled upon by the custodian of tradition. How many people with the first name adebowale have been born in the united states. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Temi adebowale is the editorial assistant at mens health. Lonely days by bayo adebowale study guide dayilcletus. Click download or read online button to get lonely days book now. Lonely days by bayo adebowale study guide books to my door. Summary yaremi is the widow of ajumobi who was a very brave and prosperous hunter. Oct 01, 2015 introduction to lonely days by bayo adebowale lonely days is a waecneco recommended african prose text. Pdf a comparative reading of domestic violence against african. It is a womanist prose as it expresses the belief in the independence,abilities and the talents of women folk. Bayo adebowales biography and life story bayo adebowale poems. Yaremi is the widow of ajumobi who was a very brave and prosperous hunter. Lonely days, bayo adebowale s novel centres on yaremi, a strong widow and her experiences as a lonely woman in kufi village.
Traditional poems celebrating heroes and heroines of africaland, akeem lasisi writes in african l. As in african cultures, yaremi faces a lot after the demise of her husband ranging from accusation of murder and several rites and practices. The meaning of adebowale is my crown has come home. A night of incantations malevolent incantations excerpts. Major character yaremi a widow and wife of ajumobi the hunter who died at the beginning of the story. Feb 12, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Bayo adebowales moving lines for african heroes punch. Jun 03, 2016 the novel lonely days is written by bayo adebowale, a novelist, a poet, a community leader and a former deputy rector of the polytechnic, ibadan. Lonely days, bayo adebowales novel centres on yaremi, a strong widow and her experiences as a lonely woman in kufi.