Jero's Metamorphosis is a continuation of The Trials of Brother Jero, written by Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian playwright, poet and author. The play pictures a prophet at the beach side with is disciples.[1][2]
Synopsis[edit]
Jero's Metamorphosis is a play by Wole Soyinka, depicting the struggles of a Nigerian man, Jero, who manipulates religion for his personal gain. Jero, a self-proclaimed prophet, exploits his followers' beliefs to accumulate wealth and power. The play is a critique of religious hypocrisy and the misuse of faith for selfish ends, showcasing the complexities of Nigerian society and its relationship with religion.[3][4]
The play was staged in Lagos[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Jero metamorphosis".
- ^ "Jero metamorphosis".
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2018-07-08). "Jero's metamorphosis and a cleric's hunger for power". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Koussouhon, Léonard A.; Guézohouèzon, Moustafa (2016-08-07). "Human Comedy in Wole Soyinka's Jero's metamorphosis: A Pragmatic Analysis". IRA International Journal of Education and Multidisciplinary Studies. 4 (1): 183–197. doi:10.21013/jems.v4.n1.p22. ISSN 2455-2526.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2016-08-07). "Jero's Metamorphosis ... Chronicles of a sick church". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-12.