Kurunmi creates the turbulent of war to match the explosive clash of wills brought about the grueling Ijaiye war of the 19th century.

Performances of Kurunmi at the Ife Festival of Arts and elsewhere were received with critical acclaim.

"Ola Rotimi... has adapted the historical materials on the war into a fast-paced, deeply moving tragedy," Nigerian Daily Times "Keep Kurunmi on stage for 20 years, it will never go stale."

Nigerian Daily Sketch "The telling and versatile scripting. It has all the ingredients of fine drama for a vivid story, with contrast of character and setting, and swift changes of mood." West Africa.

Ola Rotimi is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ife, Nigeria.

Shango on the front cover is by Muraina Oyelami, Curator of the Museum of Antiquities, Oshogbo, Nigeria.