In all Western Nigeria we find this jolly sportsman is the happiest Oba. He spells life in three letters; fun. That's the Oba of Ede in Western Nigeria. He actually works at pleasure like some people work at their jobs. Says it's the reason why he is a young old man. How he summons his attendants, The Oba with his
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Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 456 Description: In all Western Nigeria we find this jolly sportsman is the happiest Oba. He spells life in three letters; fun. That's the Oba of Ede in Western Nigeria. He actually works at pleasure like some people work at their jobs. Says it's the reason why he is a young old man. How he summons his attendants, The Oba with his "talking" drum. He can summon any of his attendants to his side by tapping a message on the drum. "I can tell anyone within hearing that I have a journalist with me, "he told a Drum reporter. And the true secret of the Oba's happiness and peace of mind, comes from within, not from without. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 04-1960 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Matthew Faji / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: