《死亡与国王的马夫》是索因卡的经典之作,其玄学色彩与独特的悲剧意识为把握非洲文化提供了解读范式。本文以约鲁巴传统宗教为切入点,分析非洲及西方文化中“殉葬文化”的差异和剧中人物欧朗弟的形象,指出索因卡艺术创作的独特之处恰恰在于他对“殉葬文化”的选择让世界得以更好地了解非洲文化。 “Death and the King’s groom” is a classic of Soyinka, whose metaphysical color and unique tragedy consciousness provide a reading paradigm for understanding African culture. Based on the Yoruba traditional religion, this article analyzes the difference between “sacrificial culture” and the image of Ouyang brother in African and western cultures. It points out that Soyinka’s unique artistic creation lies precisely in his sacrificial burial Cultural "choice to make the world a better understanding of African culture.