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THE LION AND THE JEWEL

on Network Three

by Wole Soyinka
The drummers recorded in Nigeria under the supervision of Wote Soyinka
Produced by DOUGLAS CLEVERDON
Recorded
For this delicious comedy of African village life, Wole Soyinka has used verse-rhythms for the dialogue and drums for the mimed dances. It is the story of Sidi. beloved by the Europeanised school teacher. When a full-length photograph of her appears as a two-pane spread in a glossy magazine, her status soars far above that of Baroka. the elderly chieftain of Ilujinle, who reflects that it is five full months since last he took a wife.

Contributors

Unknown:
Wole Soyinka
Unknown:
Wote Soyinka
Produced By:
Douglas Cleverdon
Unknown:
Wole Soyinka
Sidi, the Jewel of the Village:
Tonie Tucker
Lakunle, the school teacher:
Sam Iyamu
Baroka, the ' Bale ' of Ilujinle:
Lionel Ngakane
Sadiku his head wife:
Jumoke Debayo
The Wrestler:
Yemi Ajibade
Village girl:
Ibidun Folakan
Village girl:
Turrie Akerele
Village girl:
Juliana John
Village girl:
Valerie Murray
The Storyteller:
Cosmo Pieterse

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