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Hello, my wonderful and brilliant learner! How are you today? I hope you are feeling great and ready for another amazing story. Today, we will learn about a brave and clever queen who saved her people from their enemies. Her name was Queen Moremi, and her story teaches us about courage and sacrifice. So sit back, listen carefully, and enjoy this exciting lesson!
Queen Moremi
Have you ever had to make a difficult choice to help your family or friends? Imagine a time when a kingdom was under attack, and only one person had the wisdom and courage to stop the enemies. That person was Queen Moremi of Ile-Ife. She was not just any queen—she was a fearless woman who risked everything to save her people from danger.
A long time ago, in the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ile-Ife, the people were constantly attacked by enemies called the Igbo warriors (not the Igbo people of today, but a different group of invaders). These enemies were very tricky because they covered themselves in grass and leaves, making them look like spirits. The people of Ile-Ife were afraid because they thought the attackers were magical beings.
Queen Moremi, the wife of King Oranmiyan, could not stand to see her people suffer. She came up with a brave and clever plan. She pretended to be captured by the Igbo warriors so she could go into their camp and learn their secrets. The enemies did not know who she was, so they made her their queen. While she was there, she carefully observed them and discovered that they were not spirits—they were just ordinary men who used grass and leaves to scare people.
After learning their secret, Moremi escaped and returned to Ile-Ife. She told her people the truth, and together, they planned how to defeat the attackers. The next time the Igbo warriors came, the people of Ile-Ife used fire to burn their grass costumes, and they won the battle. Thanks to Queen Moremi’s bravery, Ile-Ife was saved!
Moremi made a great sacrifice for her people. Before she went on her mission, she promised to offer something to the gods of the river if she succeeded. After she returned, she kept her promise by giving up her only son, which was a very painful sacrifice. Her people were so grateful that they honoured her forever. Even today, the Moremi Statue of Liberty stands in Ile-Ife to remember her courage.
Imagine your school is always losing football matches because the other team has a secret trick. But then, one day, you decide to watch them closely and discover their secret. When you tell your team, they use the information to win the next game. That is exactly what Queen Moremi did! She used her intelligence and bravery to defeat the enemies and save her people.
Conclusion
Queen Moremi was a brave and wise queen who risked her life to save her people from their enemies. She discovered the secret of the Igbo warriors and helped Ile-Ife win the battle. Even though she had to make a painful sacrifice, she will always be remembered for her courage and love for her people.
Evaluation
- What was the name of Queen Moremi’s kingdom?
- Who were the enemies that attacked Ile-Ife?
- What was Queen Moremi’s clever plan?
- How did the people of Ile-Ife defeat their enemies?
- What sacrifice did Queen Moremi make?
Wow! You have just learned about one of the bravest queens in Nigerian history. Like Queen Moremi, you are strong, smart, and capable of doing great things. Never be afraid to stand up for what is right! Keep learning, keep growing, and keep shining. Afrilearn is always here to help you become the best. See you in the next lesson, champion!
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