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 […]
Yoruba Lessons Rating: 6.5/10 Are you seeking a melting pot reflection of Nigeria? Then, ‘Marked’ is a must-watch! Directed by Nadine Ibrahim, Marked recounts the long-preserved tradition of African tribal marks. The film provides a non-judgemental space to explore why and how these tribal marks are performed. It showcases how tribal marks are intertwined within […]
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 […]
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!
Yoruba People Are… Yoruba people are an ethnic group from the Southwestern and North Central Nigeria. They are a collection of diverse people bound together by a common language, history, and culture. Reports have it that they make up 21% of Nigeria’s population, making them one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. Yoruba people, […]
Origin of Àmàlà Àmàlà, a cherished Yoruba delicacy, has delighted people for ages. It holds immense popularity in Nigeria, serving as a staple main course. This blog post delves into Àmàlà’s origins, health advantages, and its significant role in Yoruba culture. What is Àmàlà? Àmàlà is a staple food in Nigeria, particularly in […]
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 […]
Origin of Ikokore On our culinary journey today, we delve into the tantalizing world of Ikokore, a traditional pottage dish originating from the Ijebu people of Ogun State, Nigeria. With its unique blend of flavors and rich cultural heritage, Ikokore has captured the hearts and palates of many food enthusiasts across the country. What […]
Yoruba Lessons Rating – 6/10 Background / Plot Maami which means mother is a 2011 film directed by […]
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) […]
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 […]
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti ( 1900-1978) Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was born on 25th October 1900 as Frances Abigail Olufunmilayo Thomas in Abeokuta, Nigeria, and died in Abeokuta on 12th April 1978. She was the daughter of Daniel Olumoyewa Thomas (a farmer and trader) and Phyllis Moyeni Dese (a dressmaker). She was married to Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti […]
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 […]
IWURE/ISURE Iwure, breaking down the words would give us iwu and ire which mean to bring forth/unearth and goodness/blessings . Isure on the other hand is from isu and ire which means to come/break forth from underneath a surface and goodness/blessings respectively. The unearthing and breaking forth come from the ground (ile), holds important significance […]
The Yoruba calendar (Kọ́jọ́dá) is a calendar used by the Yoruba people of southwestern and north central Nigeria and southern Benin. The traditional Yoruba week has four days but to reconcile with the Gregorian calendar, Yoruba people also measure time in seven days a week. The days of the week in Yoruba are all preceded […]
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 […]
The Gateway State History Ogun State is located in western Nigeria and was established in 1976. It was formed by merging the former Abeokuta and Ijebu provinces, which were part of the former Western state. The state shares borders with Oyo and Osun states to the north, Lagos state to the south, Ondo state to […]
Oríkì is a type of traditional oral poetry that is attributive and often projects praise. It is said to be the most popular of Yorùbá poetic forms and is passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, this appears to be declining like many other traditional practices. In the absence of written documents, certain oríkì’s acted […]
Sunshine State History Ondo is a state located in the western part of Nigeria. It was established in 1976, carved out of the former Ondo province which was part of the erstwhile Western state. It shares borders with Kwara and Kogi to the north, Edo to the east, Delta to the southeast, and Osun and […]
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 […]
Ekiti State; Land of Honour and Integrity
Land of Honour and Integrity History Ekiti State is located…