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 ...

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 ...