The Unseen Hand

<p class=ql-align-justify>This book is a biography of Prof. Isaac Olúgbóyèga Àlàbá a distinguished scholar in the field of Yorùbá Studies. Told through the lens of a millennial the book chronicles Prof. Àlàbá's life from his childhood in the 1940s in Ìgàngàn a rural town in present-day Ọ̀yọ́ State Nigeria to his elementary education to becoming a pupil teacher street hawker farm laborer houseboy trained teacher to his rise to becoming a university scholar and his contributions over the past 50 years towards the preservation and advancement of the study of Yorùbá language literature and culture. It captures an inspiring story of perseverance determination character faith and hope.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify><em>The Unseen Hand</em> provides a vivid picture of the operations of God's hand working behind the scenes in man's journey and presents ten key lessons from Prof. Àlàbá's life that can empower you to successfully navigate through life and fulfill your God-given mission. The book also sounds the alarm over the impending extinction of Yorùbá language and rich culture and makes a strong case for its preservation.</p>