This book provides the opportunity for everyone to be well informed about her role and most importantly to be used in all our schools for the benefit our teeming youths. Oba ogunwusi, oau unveils book on queen moremi ajasoro. Moremi was the wife of oranmiyan, a son of oduduwa and the king of ileife during the time of the igbougbo raids. The arole oodua and ooni of ife, oba adeyeye enitan ogunwusi ojaja ii, in conjuction with the authorities at the obafemi awolowo universityoau is set to unveil a book written on moremi ajasoro, an ife queen who sacrificed herself to be enslaved for. Download free moremi the courageous queen by segun thomas ajayi moremi the courageous queen by segun thomas ajayi right here, we have countless books moremi the courageous queen by segun thomas ajayi and collections to check out. Nigerias history is filled with stories of heroic women like queen amina of zaria and queen moremi. We additionally have enough money variant types and moreover type of the books to browse. Did you know the moremi ajasoro statue of liberty is the. Queen moremi the musical returns to lagos for yuletide.
Mremi ajasoro was a legendary yoruba queen and folk heroine in the yorubaland region of presentday southwestern nigeria who is fabled to have assisted in the liberation of the yoruba kingdom of ife from the neighbouring ugbo kingdom. Most likely you have knowledge that, people have see numerous period for their favorite books with this moremi the. Moremi hailed from the lukugba compound in ileife while her mother was a princess from offa. This book, queen moremi ajasoro, reminds us about the pride of womanhood to encourage the values of decency, courage, hardwork, justice, sacrifice for public good, contentment and integrity, olafare said.
Upon devising a strategy, moremi visited the spirit of the river esimirin and vowed to make the greatest sacrifice possible if she could discover the strength of the forest people and save her kinsmen. Queen moremi boosts reading culture nationwide the sun. Moremi, the courageous queen by segun ajayi thomas okadabooks. Moremi game reserve, a national park in botswana on the eastern side of the okavango delta. This book seeks to place african cultural heritage studies and conservation. Apr 30, 2019 a few days ago, i watched moremi ajasoro, a fantastic musical at terra culture in lagos. As such, moremi is almost always portrayed today as a beautiful black woman dressed in the finest aso oke yoruba robes and adorned in ileke beads with a mighty torch of oguso held high in her right hand. The dragon queen, who works the most powerful magic in the land and happens to be mableroses aunt ursula, once battled the terrible eight and received their powers as a reward. Theatre and performancemoremi, the courageous queenwhen god made the. Ademiluyi told the news agency of nigeria nan on sunday in lagos that the book, which is written in both english and yoruba would be officially presented in ile ife. Segun thomas ajayi is the author of moremi the courageous queen 4. He continued, moremi showed what a woman could do to actually save a race. Queen moremi the musical returns to lagos for yuletide the. Candidates advocate sacrifice, gender equality from nations leadersiii some of the 41candidates shortlisted for the final of the second edition of queen moremi ajasoros qma beauty pageant have advised the nations leaders to emulate the heroic qualities of the legendary queen for a sustainable governance.
Segun thomas ajayi author of moremi the courageous queen. Ooni, oau unveil literature book on moremi ajasoro. Moremi the courageous queen by segun thomas ajayi and worldreader may 7, 2014 prides. Queen adedamola toluyi the crown queen moremi ajasoro 20182019 at nsukka university queen moremi ajasoro at nsukka university during the moremi ajasoro stage play by the students of nsukka university. It is therefore our desire to develop the queen moremi legacy into a musical drama that will preserve and promote history in the face of modernity. Moremi was also the wife of oranmiyan, the king of.
Kjv the book of esther chapter 1 10 scriptural giants courageous queen estherthe book of esther chapter 110chapter 1 00. The story of queen moremi, the courageous woman is pivotal to the history and liberation of the entire yoruba race. She was a courageous queen who contributed to the victory of ife people over a neighbouring tribe. Moremi, the courageous queen by segun ajayi thomas. The arole oodua and ooni of ife, oba adeyeye enitan ogunwusi ojaja ii, in conjuction with the authorities at the obafemi awolowo universityoau is set to unveil a book written on moremi ajasoro, an ife queen who sacrificed herself to be enslaved for the liberty of her people and mankind. The lions of moremi by chris harvey and pieter kat mar 17, 2000 beyond savuti. Queen moremi ajasoro was the wife of oranmiyan, the heir to the king of ife and founding father of the yoruba tribe, oduduwa. Moremi ajasoro was the brave and beautiful queen of ileife who saved her people from the igbo forest raiders who troubled the peace of her town. Ooni to launch the first of its kind literature book on queen. Gr 46mabelrose, the courageous princess, discovers who was behind all her adventures in this third and final installment. Jul 08, 2018 the ooni of ife, oba adeyeye ogunwusi, is set to launch a book on queen moremi ajasoro, princess ronke ademiluyi, a cultural ambassador has said. Born a princess, queen moremi was a courageous queen who is fabled to have contributed to the deliverance of the yoruba tribe from oppression. Moremi ajasoro, princess of the yoruba was a figure of high significance in the history of the yoruba people of west africa. Jul 10, 2018 moremi ajasoro was an epitome of bravery, courage and liberation worthy of an unforgettable place in our hearts.
Jul 10, 2018 people without history and culture are doomed to extinction. She was a member, by marriage into the royal family of oduduwa, the tribes fabled founding father. The latters bravery and sacrifice freed the people of ife from the oppression of a tribe known. Queen moremi contestants advocate sacrifice, gender.
African movies ooni of ife set to empower women through story of queen. Moremi the courageous queen by segun thomas ajayi hipatia. Moremi, the courageous queen book, 2007 of moremi the courageous queen courageous compensation city manager the next city manager must be courageous and be willing to say what needs to be said, even if it is unpopular, filesize. Being courageous is the ability to face challenges without fear. Dear reader, let us take a journey into the life of queen moremi ajasoro, the courageous queen. Moremi was married to oranmiyan, the son of oduduwa, the first king of ife. Though very loving, he was highly strict and exudes this when he reprimanded ajike. Ooni, oau unveil literature book on moremi ajasoro, the queen. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
May 31, 2019 in a move that would recreate ground norms, where teachers sit under a mango tree to read with school children, the reigning queen moremi ajasoro qma, toluhi adedamola oreoluwa, is embarking on a twomonth book trek to enugu, ilorin, abeokuta, and lagos. Moremi high school, a governmentrun secondary school within the campus of obafemi awolowo university in nigeria. Moremi the courageous queen by segun thomas ajayi saesp. She decided to liberate her people from the gruesome hands of the arch enemies of the ifes. Jul 01, 2020 the story of the legendary queen has been taught in schools, retold in books, songs and movies. Moremi s story is that of courage and chutzpah, which seeks to smash womens myths of human history. Moremi ajasoro was the brave and beautiful queen of ile ife who saved her people from the igbo forest raiders who troubled the peace of the town. A botswana safari travel guide with maps, for exploring the okavango, moremi, linyanti, chobe by graham atkins jul 28, 2009. Moremi mentorship and entrepreneurship pitch program he new british high commissioner visits the royal kingdom of ile ife. Switch to the light mode thats kinder on your eyes at day time. Moremi lived in the 12th century, and she was born a princess in offa. Queen moremi boosts reading culture nationwide the sun nigeria.
Dec, 2019 she was a courageous queen who contributed to the victory of ife people over a neighboring tribe. Centuries before the statue of liberty was built in new york city harbor, queen moremi lifted a blazing torch of liberty and courage. Kjv the book of esther chapter 1 10 scriptural giants. The likes of the heroes and heroines of our own land. Oranmiyan rotimi fakunle, moremi s husband on the other hand was a gentle warrior. Ooni, oau unveil literature book on moremi ajasoro, the. In todays african ancient history series we learn of queen moremi the eternal queen of africa.
It is the dazzling and glorious concentration of courage. Moremi the courageous queen book summary moremi ajasoro was the brave and beautiful queen of ile ife who saved her people from the igbo forest raiders who troubled the peace of the town. Jul 09, 2018 people without history and culture are doomed to extinction. This book queen moremi ajasoro reminds us about the pride of womanhood to encourage the values of decency, courage, hardwork, justice, sacrifice for public good, contentment and integrity. She put her life on the line by refusing to join the bandwagon of cowards at a time when brave men feigned to be woman for fear of being killed, mutilated or taken away to a distant land as slaves. Today, scooper brings to you queen moremi ajasoro a comprehensive.
Queen moremi contestants advocate sacrifice, gender equality. Queen moremi was a courageous queen who is fabled to have contributed to the deliverance of the yoruba tribe from oppression. She puts her life on the line by refusing to join the bandwagon of cowards at a time when brave men feigned to be women for fear of being killed, mutilated, or taken away to a distant land as slaves. She puts her life on the line by refusing to join the bandwagon of cowards at a time when brave men feigned to be women for fear of being killed, mutilated, or taken away to.
Jun 27, 2018 his imperial majesty, ooni adeyeye enitan ogunwusi, the ooni of ife will on july 14 unveils a historic book written in honour of the yoruba legend and queen of liberation, queen moremi ajasoro. Looking at the history of mremi ajasoro of the 12th century who hailed from offa. Queen adedamola toluyi the crown queen moremi ajasoro 20182019 at nsukka university queen moremi ajasoro at nsukka university during the moremi ajasoro stage play by the students of nsukka university qma global ambassador presents the moremi book launch. There is a need to speak more for the weaker sex women. She was married to oranmiyan, the heir to the king of ife and founding father of the yoruba people, oduduwa. Taming of the queen 3rd 116 books philippa gregory. At this time, ile ife was being attacked by invaders who came to steal, kill and destroy. Two years ago i wrote an essay about the legendary yoruba heroine moremi ajasoro, and i am sharing it here now. Feb 18, 20 moremi is a story based on a yorouba legend in ile ife. Honoured with a statue in ileife that is the tallest in nigeria, queen. Jul 01, the story of moremi ajasoro of ile ife is not in any way new to yoruba.
Moremi ajasoro, a historical princess of the yoruba people of nigeria. The story of moremi ajasoro, a legendary figure from the ancient town of ileife in south west nigeriais. Moremi was also the wife of oranmiyan, the king of ile ife during the. Women were raped and men were captured and taken as slaves. The show, which kicked off monday, may 27, childrens day, takes the regent on a guided book trek to enugu where she read the book of the legendary queen moremi ajasoro with students of queens. She put her life on the line by refusing to join the bandwagon of cowards at a time when brave men feigned to be woman for fear of being killed, mutilated or taken away to. The normal book, fiction, history, novel, scientific research, as competently as various other sorts of books are readily reachable here. Mar 20, 2021 switch to the dark mode thats kinder on your eyes at night time. Moremi, the courageous queenmoral sentiments and material intereststhe. Ooni, oau unveil book on historical yoruba queen, moremi. Ooni, oau unveil literature book on moremi ajasoro national. Ileife was a kingdom that was said to have been at war with an. Nov 23, 2015 on this page you can read or download moremi the courageous queen pdf in pdf format.
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