A Summary of "Attahiru" by Ahmed yerima
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In attahiru, first published in 1999, yerima's concern is with the history of the sokoto ka- liphate. The play is a dramatization of the heroic times of sultan attahiru and his warriors who fought and lost their lives for the freedom and integrity of their people at the battle of burmi in 1903.
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Attahiru is a play that depicts the heroic resistance to British imperialism by the Islamic Sokoto caliphate. It is a
dramatisation of historical Sultan Muhammadu Attahiru I of Sokoto during colonial rule under the leadership of Fredrick Lugard in the early 19th century Nigeria. The title, Attahiru is eponymous of the hero and protagonist of the play who ascends the throne in November in 1902 as the twelfth caliph of Sokoto and Sarkin Musulmi.
Explanation:
Attahiru is a play that depicts the heroic resistance to British imperialism by the Islamic Sokoto caliphate. It is a
dramatisation of historical Sultan Muhammadu Attahiru I of Sokoto during colonial rule under the leadership of Fredrick Lugard in the early 19th century Nigeria. The title, Attahiru is eponymous of the hero and protagonist of the play who ascends the throne in November in 1902 as the twelfth caliph of Sokoto and Sarkin Musulmi.
The brief synopsis of the play shows that there is a great shaking and fear in the land, which is introduced by the news of the defeat of Kano by the Lugard’s soldiers and his intention to do the same in Sokoto. This news comes when there is a vacancy on the throne. So, symbolic and intriguing as this may be because the vacant throne suggests absence or non availability of a political leader at this critical period, the people of the Sokoto caliphate are eagerly looking unto whosoever will be the new caliph to lead the war against the British force. This is the reason why Yerima begins the play with the coronation of Attahiru as the new Sultan and the great furore that follows the coronation. The furore portends that the new caliph will declare war against British intrusion and uphold the flag of Islam. As this is the expectation of the people, the new leader, Attahiru, finds himself at cross-roads wondering whether to fight Lugard and his men or allow peace and friendship to reign, which negates some sacred principles of Islam. His state of mind is presented in these lines: I am becoming the caliph at a time when the history of our lives is at a delicate balance. At a time when the whiteman is determined to upset the peace of our lives. But it is too early to dare enemies, or look for one. (Attahiru, 21) This leads to a summon of the meeting of the ruling members of the caliphate where the majority advises the Caliph to declare war. However, there are some who wish for peaceful cooperation and negotiation with the colonial warlord. During the deliberations, a letter is received from the Luggard warning the Caliph to cooperate peacefully lest he faces the colonial antagonism and wrath that may completely destroy his people and reign like other neighbouring northern kingdoms. The Caliph, Attahiru I, and his people resolve that there is no room for friendship between believers in Islam and non-believers and infidels, the white men. The refusal of Luggard’s call for friendship sparks off the anger of the British colonialists and they declare war against the Caliphate. But Lugard promises not to interfere with the people’s religion so as to have a permissible advantage to take control of the caliphate completely. The war is fought outside the gate of the city. Lugard and his men become victorious. Attahiru first escapes to seek military alliance from Islamic neighbours from Kano, Zaria, Gombe and Ilorin who have allowed peaceful economic relations between their kingdoms and the British colonialists. In spite of the alliance, the Caliphate suffers and a good number of lives are lost including Caliph Attahiru I.
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