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Periodical article | Leiden University catalogue | WorldCat |
Title: | The Scholarship of Jacob Eghavevba of Benin |
Authors: | Usuanlele, Uyilawa Falola, Toyin |
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) |
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. |