In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this ...

Death and The King’s Horseman was written by Wole Soyinka. His work intertwines traditional African theatre with contemporary themes, making Death and The King's Horseman a compelling narrative ...