ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Dele Charley was born in Sierra Leone on 27th March, 1948. His full name is Mr Raymond Caleb Ayodele. He wrote in English language and krio language. He obtained his Master Degree in Theatre Arts in Leads University, London. This play was performed in Nigeria during Festac 1977 Festival of African Arts and Culture in Lagos State. It won the award for the best play. PLOT OF THE PLAY The Blood of a Stranger is an interesting drama about the people of a fictional Sierra Leone village called Manda. The play begins with a secret meeting in a cave between Maligu and Soko. Maligu is the chief adviser to the King and Soko is the village Chief priest. Maligu had just received a letter from his brother informing him about the coming of a stranger who is a whiteman to their village to operate tobacco farm. His brother said that the stranger's coming will make them rich. Now the problem is that they have been warned by their gods not to allow stranger
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