ZULU SOFOLA

Despite her rather short life (1935 - 1995) Sofola made her name as a distinguished playwright, churning out many plays. She was the first Nigerian female dramatist. Sofola was a singer, dancer, as well as a prolific playwright. She wrote and directed many plays for stage and television, including her own work, such as King Emene

Sofola’s other plays include The Deer Hunter and The Hunter's Pearl (1969); The Disturbed Peace of Christmas (1971); Wedlock of the Gods (1972); King Emene: Tragedy of a Rebellion (1974); The Wizard of Law (1975); The Sweet Trap (1977); and Old Wines Are Tasty

 Studies:

Zulu Sofola : her life & her works. By  Mary Ebun Modupe Kolawole 

Professor 'Zulu Sofola lives on : Ana memorial lecture June 22, 1996
by Dapọ Adelugba 

Wale Ogunyẹmi, 'Zulu Sofola and Ola Rotimi : three dramatists in
search of a language by Dapọ Adelugba 

Sofola's place in the West African women writers canon by Olusegun
Adesina Adekoya

Zulu Sofola's plays and her concept of tragedy by Amed P Yerimah