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It follows the king’s horseman who is expected to carry out a sacred ritual duty after the death of his ruler, but colonial intervention disrupts the spiritual balance of the community. Soyinka explores the clash between Yoruba cosmology and British colonial rule, showing how misunderstanding between cultures can lead to tragedy. The play is both poetic and intense, blending ritual, language, and philosophy to question duty, sacrifice, and cultural respect. 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