The story of the century is told through the concise biographies of its 1,000 most influential individuals in a valuable reference book that is also a pleasure to read. The editors' selections will doubtless be the subject of some good-natured contention--who should have been included and who should have been left out? 250 duotones.
Never before has a book of this magnitude been written by a native Yoruba author in such a clear, concise and easy-to-read language. The book is well researched and documented. Chief FAMA succinctly describes both the history and cultural aspects of naming a baby with particular emphasis on Orisa names. She shares a candid view of the inner workings of the typical traditional Yoruba family ...