KURUNMI. By Ola Rotimi

This play, Kurumi, is one of the excellent plays written by Ola Rotimi. This work is based on historical accuracy. This much can be ascertained by reading the classic, HISTORY OF THE YORUBAS by Samuel Johnson. Kurunmi  is a tragic story. Very tragic really. Ijaiye town is destroyed, and all the sons of Kurunmi the supreme warlord (Aare Ona Kakanfo) killed in the process as war unfolds. So much blood spilled in horrific fashion. Yet one wonders what would have happened if the Ose river had not been crossed... Kurunmi, and the plight of Aare Ona kankafos. Even in very modern times, Chief Akintola and Chief Abiola (both Are Ona Kankanfos) were beleaguered enough…