Drama and Theatre, Religious Worship, Cultural History, Nigerian Traditions, Yoruba Theatre, Aladura Churches, Cherubim and Seraphim Society, Colonial Influence, Art and Religion, Theatrical Elements in Worship

Nigeria Magazine . 01 April 1987 . Pg 65

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The text explores the historical connection between drama, theatre, and religious worship, particularly focusing on the Cherubim and Seraphim Society in Nigeria. It highlights how drama and theatre have roots in religious practices, citing examples from ancient Greece and various Nigerian traditions. The author discusses the evolution of contemporary Yoruba theatre from religious activities and the influence of Aladura churches, which emerged as a response to the orthodox churches established during British colonial rule. The paper aims to re-examine the dramatic and theatrical elements within the Cherubim and Seraphim Society, emphasizing the cultural significance of these practices in Nigeria.

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The text explores the historical connection between drama, theatre, and religious worship, particularly focusing on the Cherubim and Seraphim Society in Nigeria. It highlights how drama and theatre have roots in religious practices, citing examples from ancient Greece and various Nigerian traditions. The author discusses the evolution of contemporary Yoruba theatre from religious activities and the influence of Aladura churches, which emerged as a response to the orthodox churches established during British colonial rule. The paper aims to re-examine the dramatic and theatrical elements within the Cherubim and Seraphim Society, emphasizing the cultural significance of these practices in Nigeria.