Bayo adebowale biography

It could be that of woman deliberately aloof in self-contentment, untouched by the victimisation and oppression of the man; or that of a woman sulking the anger of an injury, protesting humiliations heaped on her, over the years by the man. I may choose to shield off man, permanently in my life, and transfer all affection and devotion to my children, spoiling them every minute with motherly love and care.

Not your business Lanwa, how I want to live my life! Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Lonely Days 3. Major characters in Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days. She is the protagonist of the novel. Yaremi is a brave, confident, generous, self empowered and an industrious woman. She is the mother of Segi, Wura and Alani.

The death of her husband made her a victim of marginalization, deprivation and victimization. He was a brave hunter. Ajumobi was Yaremi's late husband and the father of Segi, Wura and Alani. He was "well to do" in his lifetime. He owned a cocoa farm, trees, banana, kolanut trees and fruiting palm trees. Ajumobi was a loving husband who stuttered when he was angry.

The son of Segi and grandson of Yaremi. He is a hardworking child and worthy companion of Yaremi. He helps Yaremi in her taffeta business and likes listening to her stories. He is a healthy child who likes playing football. Woye insists on going to school so that he can read the letters of the alphabet like his mates. Minor characters in Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days.

Yaremi's first daughter and confidant. She is the mother of Woye and the wife of Wande. She lives in Alode with her husband. He is the only son of Yaremi and late Ajumobi. He lives in Ibadan where he has a booming carpentry business.

Bayo adebowale biography

Uncle Deyo. He was Ajumobi's bossom friend when Ajumobi was alive. He is a responsible friend and takes his friend's family as his even after his friend's demise. He helps Yaremi with difficult chores like mending of the leaking roof of her house and rebuilding the walls of her mud house. Fayoyin, Dedewe and Radeke. These are the three widows who are also marginalized and victimized like Yaremi by the customs and tradition of Kufi land.

He is the village flute player. He displays his talent during the cap-picking ceremony. He is one of Yaremi's suitors. He tries to impress her with stories of his earthly achievement so she can pick him during the cap-picking ceremony. He is also a drummer. Lanwa is one of Yaremi's suitors and a wealthy man farmer who claims kinship with Yaremi's late husband.

Wikidata item. Nigerian novelist, critic, and librarian. This article needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. November Adeyipo village, IbadanOyo State, Nigeria. The Virgin Lonely Days. Early life and education [ edit ]. Books [ edit ]. The novel is about the plight of widowhood in African society.

It is the story of Yaremi, whose beloved husband, Ajumobi, died suddenly after a brief illness. Yaremi hails from Adejipo. Ajumobi married her as a virgin. It was a happy union.