Soyinka's "Death and the King's Horseman"

Wole Soyinka's "Death and the King's Horseman" is a play about a cultural clash between British colonial authorities and traditional Yoruba customs in Nigeria. The story centers on the ritual suicide of the king’s horseman, which is an essential cultural duty. When the British officer intervenes, believing he is saving a life, it leads to tragic consequences. The play explores themes of duty, honor, and the tension between modernity and tradition, highlighting the importance of understanding and respecting different cultural values in a colonial context.