Yoruba Traditional Weddings
Introduction Yoruba Traditional weddings are usually the 1st wedding out of 3 weddings that Yoruba couples engage in, before the white and court wedding. It is called an ‘Engagement’ and can be done weeks, months or days apart from the other weddings. The bride’s family is typically responsible for covering the ceremony costs, […]
Naming Ceremonies
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 […]
How The Yoruba Language Came to Be – Bí ède Yorùbá ṣe ṣeẹ̀dá
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! Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin