If there is one thing the Yoruba culture is well known for, it is the culture of respect. We hold respect highly when it comes to our elders. Who or what is an elder? In the Yoruba culture anybody older than you is regarded as an elder and should be treated as such. Even if […]
Origin of Ewa Agoyin What is Ewa Agoyin? Have you ever indulged in a culinary experience that transcends boundaries and captures the essence of culture in every bite? Ewa Agoyin is a beloved street food that perfectly embodies the rich flavors and traditions of Nigeria. This iconic dish features soft or mashed beans paired with […]
AGOGO EEWO Agogo Eewo is the sequel to Saworoide, which we have already reviewed here. If you’ve given that a watch, you will find characters and locations in this movie familiar. To watch it all at once, I would recommend you do so on Olayemi Olatunji’s youtube channel. There it is titled ‘AGOGO EEWO – […]
A beautiful yoruba poem by J.F Odunjo Ise l’ogun ise (Work is the antidote for poverty) Mura s’ise ore mi (Work hard, my friend) […]
Introduction The Yorubas are well known for a lot of things, food, culture, tradition, parties and not least of all fashion. From gele to aso oke to Ankara to iro and buba, the Yorubas have been a leading powerhouse of fashion for a long time. Today’s article will be focusing on the Agbada. An undeniable […]
Nigerian Neighbourhoods in America Nigerians travel to or live in the United States for a variety of reasons, and the country offers many opportunities and experiences for Nigerians who choose to visit or live there. Also, American cities have a long history of integrating migrants into their social, economic, and political infrastructures, which is […]
Saworoide Saworoide is a Yoruba movie written by Akinwunmi Isola and produced by Tunde Kelani. It is available on Youtube in two parts on Tunde Kelani’s channel. It was released in 1999 but its message still rings true to date. Saworoide, referring to the brass bell talking drum, is both the name of the movie […]
Ìsìnkú – Burial Introduction Ìsìnkú refers to the burial rites which are the final steps carried out for or regarding a person or people who have passed on. For someone who has lived a good and long life, their passing is celebrated with dancing, merriness and joy. However, there are other types of death […]
BUILDING COMMUNITY Àsà ìranra-ẹni lọ́wọ́ refers to the ways in which Yoruba people help each other out with work, whether it is at the farm, in the home, money affairs or in other matters. It is advantageous because it enables work to commence and finish quickly, it develops community, reduces the difficulties that come from […]
The Pacesetter State History Oyo State, located in southwestern Nigeria, is an inland state. Its capital is Ibadan, which is the third most populous city in Nigeria and was previously the second most populous city in Africa. The state shares borders with Kwara State to the north, Osun State to the east, Ogun State and […]
Introduction Yoruba naming Ceremonies are held 8 days after the child is born and the child is named using a name of items to prophesy into the child’s life. This is done regardless of the parent’s religion. Naming Ceremonies are taken seriously because it is believed a child will eventually live out his/her name. The […]
Yoruba Lessons Rating – 6/10 Background / Plot Maami which means mother is a 2011 film directed by […]
Land of Honour and Integrity History Ekiti State is located in the South Western region of Nigeria. Ekiti State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì) shares borders with Kwara State to the north, Kogi State to the northeast, Ondo State to the south and southeast, and Osun State to the west. Established in 1996, Ekiti State was carved […]
MAGUN-THUNDER BOAT I set out to watch Magun Thunderbolt as it came highly recommended but accidentally watched Magun Thunderboat instead. After watching for a bit, I realised that I seemed to be watching something else but did not think it fair to discard Magun Thunderboat without giving it a chance. Magun Thunderboat is available on […]
Ogun jíjà refers to warfare that can occur between communities, different people in the same ethnic group, various ethnic groups, regions, countries, religious factions etc. The common causes of war in ancient Yorubaland include: Boundary dispute To enlarge one’s region and dominate others To fight against domination and agitate for freedom when already dominated, […]
Centre of Excellence History Lagos is situated in the southwestern region of Nigeria, along the coastline of the Bight of Benin. It shares borders with the state of Ogun to the north and east, while its southern boundary is formed by the Bight of Benin. To the west, it is bordered by the Republic of […]
Today, we’ll be looking at a really important part of the Yoruba language which is the accent marks on the words. As a Yoruba language learner, you may have noticed the various pronunciations and tonations within the language. Yoruba has eighteen consonants, seven oral vowels, and five nasal vowels, plus a syllabic nasal. Understanding the […]
This is the story according to a Yoruba tale of how language came to be in short picture form. Do let me know how your language believes language came to be in the comment section!
The State of the Living Spring History According to Yoruba tradition, Ile-Ife in Osun State is where the world’s creation began, orchestrated by Olodumare. This place symbolizes life’s start, the origin of civilization, and everything we experience. For the Yoruba people, whether in their homeland or elsewhere, Osun is their ancestral abode. Osun is […]
Let’s be honest. There are many things we have picked and dropped over the years, one of which includes languages. No one loves spending time re-learning a language they learned halfway in the past. Taking short or long breaks from learning a language is ok to avoid burnout because life can get overwhelming. It is […]
Yoruba Insults
Yoruba Insults Language is a phenomenon that is used…