Politics in Traditional settings.

The play revolves round the themes of vengeance, betrayal, succession rites, love and reckless quest for political power. The issues discussed in the play are very tropical set in a traditional Africa setting. It captures the very essence of the existence of our Africa kingship institution set in a traditional African community, king Adejoogun’s close aides betray him, and his kingdom is overrun by a neighbouring community.

Though he regain his land through another betrayal retributive justice takes it course as the land play host to myriads of calamities and disasters. There is vindicatory reason why whatever actions or deeds is done, it calls for reward. One need to be mindful of actions because either good or bad there is a payback and no one knows when it will tell.

King Adejoogun abandon his kingdom as a result of the unexpected attack of King Majekodunmi from another land. It was because he wasn’t allowed to marry one of the daughters of king Adejoogun. He goes o rampage by killing every person he can lay his hand on. I

f a person is being driven by power to act like this what should become of him? What is the effect of lust for power on individual, communities and the nation in general? you need to find out……. The performance of making a mountain out of a molehill is very ubiquitous in the play

Anyone who desperately run after power would definitely end in destruction, wanting to go any length for power gain. Do you think power intoxication could lead you to a good destination? No!

You betrayed your helper because you had to regain your land, you listen to wrong counsels from people, you followed the wrong path in your doings. A friend who betrays a friend because a friend betrayed him has added to the number of betrayals.

I must say that moral points could be drawn which educates, entertain and explain more on traditions and human behavior. It initiates significant and enriching strength of our traditional setting. In the lap of the gods is a rare collectors’ item for all those interested in the preservation of African’s rich literary heritage

Written By Osundiji Ramon

Osundiji Ramon is a youth counselor. He is blogger, writer and a poet. The founder of DE ORA PUBLICATIONS. A member of Association of Nigerian Authors. Jaw Jaw Africa.  Email: osundijiramon@gmail.com