Remarkably, at the obsequies of the late chief mrs. The memoirs of theophilus oluwole akindele tell the story of a man whose life took many interesting twists and turns to bring him to the pinnacle of the telecommunication industry in nigeria. This article traces the history of systematic african philosophy from the early 1920s to date. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. This came as segun, one of the grandchildren of the late sage, said the news of the death of the only surviving son of the family chief oluwole awolowo, had devastated the matriarch, mrs. Chief obafemi awolowo was a political giant with an extraordinary mind and talent. Obafemi awolowo is the author of voice of wisdom 4. He was awarded the 1986 nobel prize in literature, the first african to be honoured in that category. Biography of obafemi awolowo,achievements,policies,education. This is one of the best books i have read in my life.
His first name, obafemi, means the king loves me and the surname awolowo, the source of his nickname, awo, means the mystic or mysticism commands honour or respect. Faderera abeke akintola in 2002 both chief oluwole awolowo and the late chief abraham adesanya, then leader of afenifere a pro awolowo. Jeremiah oyeniyi obafemi awolowo was born on march 6, 1909, to chief david sopolu awolowo and his wife mary efunyela awolowo in ikenne, remo, in what is now ogun state of nigeria. Oluwole bolade akanni awolowo, scion of the powerful awolowo political. But mamas niravana of peace, was to suffer a severe setback when eight years ago, his only surviving son, chief oluwole awolowo was involved in a ghastly motor accident. Awolowo pioneered free health care till the age of 18 in nigeria in the western region and also free and mandatory primary education. Jul 29, 2018 years after dads death, they would say he had gone to england segun awolowo snrs daughter, funke published july 29, 2018 july 29, 2018 kindly share this story. Obafemi awolowo university then the university of ife and. Mar 27, 20 oluwole awolowo, the second son of late yoruba sage chief obafemi awolowo is dead. Years after dads death, they would say he had gone to. A history of nigeria jun 2, 2008 by toyin falola and matthew m. How we informed hid awolowo of oluwoles death vanguard news.
Studies orature in africa, postcolonial literature, and cultural studies. Awolowo was born in ikenne, then part of the british colony and protectorate of southern nigeria. Awolowo began work on this autobiography in 1957, at a time when nigerias request for selfgovernment had. Any nation can rise to great heights if it has within its borders men and women who will dare to dream and see a life beyond the limitations of the times in which they live. Osinbajo grandsoninlaw oludolapo osinbajo granddaughter segun awolowo jr. Late obafemi awolowo\s son burial pictures the son of late obafemi awolowo who died on wednesday march 27th 20 at the age of 70 in a london hospital has been finally laid to rest. The many myths and mystics of late chief obafemi awolowo. A remarkable aftermath of the passage and interment of the matriarch of the awolowo family, chief mrs.
Obafemi awolowo bio, age, children, facts and family. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Chief obafemi jeremiah oyeniyi awolowo, gcfr was a nigerian nationalist and statesman. Late obafemi awolowos son burial pictures the son of late obafemi awolowo who died on wednesday march 27th 20 at the age of 70 in a london hospital has been finally laid to rest. The autobiography of chief obafemi awolowo by awolowo, obafemi isbn. He died today after a brief illness accordding to his sister, tokunbo awolowo. At age 11, he lost his father and this sudden loss had a tremendous effect on his childhood both emotionally and financially.
Obafemi awolowo, also known as chief obafemi awolowo or awo, born march 6, 1909, ikenne, colony and protectorate of southern nigeriadied may 9, 1987, ikenne, nigeria, nigerian statesman who was a strong and influential advocate of independence, nationalism, and federalism. Oluneye oluwole, a congressional recognition award recipient august 2015 from congresswoman sheila jackson lee, us representative, texas 18th congressional district. Discount prices on books by obafemi awolowo, including titles like the strategy and tactics of the peoples republic of nigeria. Some consider him africas most distinguished playwright, as he won the nobel prize in literature in 1986, the first african to be so honored. Awolowo, hannah 1915nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist whose early ventures in trade grew into a business empire that generated the fortune that allowed her husband to devote himself to politics as a nationalist leader. Awolowo was a nigerian nationalist,best known for the introduction of free education in western nigeria. Obafemi awolowo and the development of education in nigeria oct 6, 20 by akinjide aboluwodi. Memoir of mixed blessings by theophilus oluwole akindele. Chief obafemi jeremiah oyeniyi awolowo almond eagle. The greatness of a nation is less a function of its physical geography than it is of the quality of its human content. Govs, acn chiefs, others in ikenne for awolowo how the. Jan 08, 2019 awolowo was a nigerian nationalist,best known for the introduction of free education in western nigeria. His father was a farmer and sawyer who died when obafemi was about ten years old.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Children, segun awolowo tola oyediran oluwole awolowo. He attended various schools, including baptist boys high school bbhs, abeokuta. Years after dads death, they would say he had gone to england segun awolowo snrs daughter, funke published july 29, 2018 july 29, 2018 kindly share this story. N march 6, 1909 may 9, 1987 birth jeremiah oyeniyi obafemi awolowo was born on march 6, 1909, to chief david sopolu awolowo and his wife mary efunyela awolowo in ikenne, remo, in what is now ogun state of nigeria education. Voice of wisdom the voices jan 11, 2014 by obafemi awolowo and olaiya fagbamigbe. The remains of the tribune newspaper publisher, oluwole awolowo was buried at his home town of ikenne in ogun state on friday april 19th, 20. History education of oau certified bachelor degree in adeyemi college of education, ondo. He rose through the ranks to become directorgeneral of communications. The accident of september 30, 2006 oluwole awolowo, 194220saturday, the 30th of september,2006, has come and gone but it has left an indelible mark of history for me due to my involvement in a fatal motor accident at quarry area, a distance of about 15 kilometers from ibadan on the lagosibadan expressway. How awolowo committed suicide by abdulmumini adeku. After early misfortunes, and a long struggle to educate himself he went to britain in 1944 to study and obtained degrees of b. History of african philosophy internet encyclopedia of.
Oluwole coker, obafemi awolowo university, department of english, department member. In platos theaetetus, socrates suggests that philosophy begins with wonder. Oluwole bolade akanni awolowo, scion of the powerful awolowo political family, publisher of the tribune titles in ibadan. The funeral service was attended by a host of dignitaries including serving and. So terrible was the accident that those who had the first hand opportunity of beholding it couldnt have given him any chance of survival. Gunther wrote the following about chief obafemi awolowo and the birth of his political party the action group. Obafemi awolowo was born on march 6, 1909 to chief david sopolu awolowo and his wife mary efunyela awolowo in ikenne,remo in presentday ogun state of nigeria. Obafemi awolowo books list of books by obafemi awolowo. Obafemi awolowo, also known as chief obafemi awolowo or awo, born march 6, 1909, ikenne, colony and protectorate of southern nigeriadied may 9, 1987, ikenne, nigeria, nigerian statesman who was a strong and influential advocate of independence. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts.
Affectionately known as chief awolowo or awo, he also took part in the first and second republics and nigerian civil war. Great works of chief obafemi awolowo good books africa. Oluwole awolowo was recently laid to rest in his home town of ikene in ogun. Son of chief obafemi awolowo, oluwole, dead at 70 sahara.
Biography of obafemi awolowo,achievements,policies. Wole soyinka biography akinwande oluwole wole soyinka born july, 1934 is a nigerian writer, poet and playwright. The writings of chief isaac oluwole delanoby toyin falola. N march 6, 1909 may 9, 1987 birth jeremiah oyeniyi obafemi awolowo was born on march 6, 1909, to chief david sopolu awolowo and his wife mary efunyela awolowo in ikenne, remo, in what is now ogun state of nigeria.
Mar 25, 2016 segun awolowo s reign of ruin at the nigerian export promotion council mr. Sunshine bookseller is bringing to you almost all the great works of chief obafemi awolowo at promo prices and you even get a further 20% discount when you order for at lease ten or more titles of these collection same or different titles. N march 6, 1909 may 9, 1987 birth jeremiah oyeniyi obafemi awolowo was born on march 6, 1909, to chief david sopolu awolowo and his wife mary efunyela awolowo in ikenne, remo, in what is now ogun state of. Obafemi awolowo was a nigerian political leader and author who was a key participant in nigerias independence struggle against the british rule. His father was a farmer and sawyer who died when obafemi was about seven years old. He attended various schools, and then became a teacher in abeokuta, after which he qualified as a shorthand typist.
Obafemi awolowo biography facts, childhood, family life. This will prevent oluwole from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. These books are available at the obafemi awolowo foundation, 15 lanre awolokun road, gbagada phase 2, lagos, or african newspapers of nigeria plc publishers of the tribune titles, imalefalafia street, ibadan. June 1, 2010 twenty three years after he suddenly was reported dead of natural cause and two years shy of his golden jubilee, facts are now emerging on the reasons that led to first and second republic political heavyweight,late chief obafemi awolowo committing suicide it. Join facebook to connect with sam oluwole and others you may know. However, recent research shows that wonder may have different subsets. The autobiography of chief obafemi awolowo by obafemi. Adeyemi college of education, ondo, ondo state, nigeria. Segun awolowos reign of ruin at the nigerian export promotion council mr. Hannah idowu dideolu, hid, awolowo was the bond of friendship and solidarity that it elicited. Obafemi awolowo, nigerian statesman who was a strong and influential advocate of independence, nationalism, and federalism.
If that is the case, which specific subset of wonder inspired the beginning of the systematic african. Lawyer,politician, and entrepreneur deceased 9 may 1987 aged 78 introduction reputation premier of western nigeria federal commissioner for finance awolo was a nigerian nationalist and statesman who played a key role in nigerias independence movement, the first and second republics and the civil war. It is a must read book for researchers, students of political science and law, lecturers, and anybody that aspires to. Chief obafemi awolowo 19091987 was the leader of nigerias action group party and the first indigenous premier of western nigeria. Obafemi awolowo project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
The action group, which has its principal strength in the yoruba west, is a newer party than ziks, and grew out of a semireligious group, the egbe omo odudua, founded by awolowo to give voice to yoruba nationalist and tribal. Awolowo began work on this autobiography in 1957, at a time when nigerias request for selfgovernment had been refused. Mar 29, 20 this came as segun, one of the grandchildren of the late sage, said the news of the death of the only surviving son of the family chief oluwole awolowo, had devastated the matriarch, mrs. Awolowo reportedly died in a foreign hospital on wednesday evening. Obafemi awolowo was born on 6 march 1909 in ikenne, in presentday ogun state of nigeria. It is a book that provides insight into nigerias political history, by carefully. Oluwole awolowo, tola oyediran, segun awolowo, tokunbo awolowodosunmu, ayodele soyode education.
He was also known for his progressive views concerning social welfare. Biography of obafemi awolowo,achievements,policies,education,origin,books biogreat tv. It graduated her first crop of students, four in number, read more. He was awarded the 1986 nobel prize in literature, the first african to be honoured in that category soyinka was born into a yoruba family in abeokuta. Obafemi jeremiah oyeniyi awolowo was born on the march 6 th, 1909 to david sopolu awolowo and mary efunyela nee awofeko in ikenne, ogun state. He campaigned heavily for developmental change and implemented free primary education and child healthcare policies across the western region. Biography of chief obafemi awolowo reporters at large.
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