Through the play, playwright brings out the native tradition, livelihood of the people, politics, moreover, role of women is emphasised much. Soyinka has made use of these elements to forward the action of the play. Songs, dance and mimes are the major components in the play. Apart from that, the playwright sheds light on some of the indigenous customs like, marriage, songs, dance, mimes, etc. Some of the customs like, bride-price, polygamy, wife wooing girls for her husband, are emphasised much and challenged these outdated customs and traditions. The traditions and customs of Yoruba are typically presented in the play. The dramatic environment that Soyinka creates has been enriched with variegated realistic scenes portraying African life very exactly and fashions and characters holding a mirror up to nature and presenting life as it is. His works are based on society, culture, tradition and politics of Africa. He is a prolific writer and versatile genius of Africa. International Refereed Research Journal ■ w ww ww w.r re es se ea ar rc ch he er rs sw wo or rl ld d.c co om m ABSTRACT Wole Soyinka is a renowned Nigerian dramatist, who was awarded Nobel Prize in 1986, for his accomplishment in the field of literature.

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