"Ovonramwen our Lord. A rare one that has no stain, nor does he has dirt. One whose character is as white as the white bird (enibokun)."
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The trial of Oba Ovonramwem. p78
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Ahmed Yerima
Ahmed Parker Yerima (born 8 May 1957) is a Nigerian academic, professor, playwright and theater director. He was director-general of the Nigerian National Theatre, and has previously served as director of the National Troupe. He is a professor of Theater and Performing Arts and has been dean of the College of Humanities at Redeemer's University
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