This dissertation is meant at reading of Soyinka’s plays especially The Lion and the Jewel from an Afro-Centric paradigm in an Introduction followed by three chapters and a Conclusion. Wole Soyinka and all other major literati of the African continent try to restore the richness of their heritage through their works. The trend of a post colonial society is naturally to retrieve its pantheon of traditional norms lost by the colonial invasions. A good number of literary works embodies the passions and trends of the land from which it sprouted. Nature of a society is its most valuable social possession. Whereas culture is the external forces that try to alter the nature of a particular community. Through the play, playwright brings out the native tradition, livelihood of the people, politics, moreover, role of women is emphasised much.Ībstract Khaleelul Rahman KP Nature as Culture The Afro- Centric Paradigm in Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel Nature is the aboriginal beliefs, customs and tradition of a particular ethnic group.
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of the customs like, bride-price, polygamy, wife wooing girls for her husband, are emphasised much and challenged these outdated customs and traditions.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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