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Title:The Scholarship of Jacob Eghavevba of Benin
Authors:Usuanlele, UyilawaISNI
Falola, ToyinISNI
Year:1994
Periodical:History in Africa
Volume:21
Pages:303-318
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:Benin polity
history
traditional polities
biographies (form)
History and Exploration
About person:Jacob Uwadiae Egharevba (1893-1981)ISNI
External link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/3171890
Abstract:Uwadiae Jacob Egharevba was born in 1893 to a descendant of Ohenmwen, the 'Iyase' of Benin Kingdom, Nigeria, during the reign of Osemwende, and Okunzuwa, granddaughter of an Ibadan chief. His writing career began in 1921 when he drafted his now famous classic, 'Ekhere Vb'Itan Edo' (A short history of Benin), which was translated into English in 1934. By the time he died in 1981 his publications numbered 32 books and pamphlets. He was the most prolific and most published writer in the Benin society of his generation, and one of the best-known local authors in West Africa. In addition, he was an acclaimed public commentator, contributing articles to local newspapers and magazines. His main subjects are Edo (Benin) history, culture, and contemporary progress. The present article gives an overview of Egharevba's publications and evaluates their importance. Notes, ref.
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