Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria: A History of Dàdàkúàdá

By Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah

Book Overview

This book traces D d k d 's history and artistic vision and discusses its vibrancy as the most popular traditional Yoruba oral art form in Islamic Africa.

Foregrounding the role of D d k d in Ilorin, and of Ilorin in D d k d the book covers the history, cultural identity, performance techniques, language, social life and relationship with Islam of the oral genre. The author examines D d k d 's relationship with Islam and discusses how the D d k d singers, through their songs and performances, are able to accommodate Islam in ways that have ensured their continued survival as a traditional African genre in a predominantly Muslim community.

This book will be of interest to scholars of traditional African culture, African art history, performance studies and Islam in Africa.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367787954
• ISBN13: 9780367787950
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"