Yoruba
Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant tapestry of Yoruba culture on our website. Explore the rich heritage, traditions, and the unique customs that define the Yoruba people. Delve into their language, art, music, and the enduring contributions that have left an indelible mark on West Africa and beyond. An essential resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the diverse and influential culture of the Yoruba people.
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Oriki Oyo (Eulogy of Oyo)
Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III Oyo is an ancient town in Oyo State, South-Western Nigeria. It was founded as the…
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Oke’badan festival in the heart of Ibadan
The Oke’badan festival is one of the many colourful and glamorous festivals celebrated in the city of Ibadan, the capital…
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Oloolu – The Father of all Masquerades in Ibadan
Oloolu masquerade | Abiyamo Egungun (masquerading) is a popular practice among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. They see it…
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Obitun: Initiation of girls into womanhood in Ondo Town
The people of Ondo inhabit the south western region of Nigeria and are one of the largest subgroups of the…
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Gbegiri Soup- A Pathway To The Heart Of Yoruba Men
The Yoruba people of south western Nigeria are known for their varieties of delicious and tantalizing soups that sends the…
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Oruko Amutorunwa (Pre-Destined Names) In Yorubaland
In Yoruba land, one of the most important things done when a child is born is to give the child…
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Yoruba Culture and the Left Hand
The Yoruba people are one of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. They inhabit the south western part of…
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Ila– Yoruba Tribal Mark
Hundreds of years ago, the drawing of Ila (tribal/facial mark) was a common practice among the Yoruba tribe of Western…
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Ojude Oba- The Colourful Festival of the Ijebu Nation
Click here to watch the video Ojude Oba is an annually celebrated festival in the heart of Ijebu-…
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Traditional Occupations in Yoruba Land
The Yoruba people are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria; they are found in the southwestern part…
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Mythical Creation of the Yoruba Tribe
The Yoruba tribe were believed to have emerged from Oduduwa (one of the servants of Olodumare- the Supreme Being) who…
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Pre-colonial Political Administration In Yoruba land
The pre-colonial political administration in Yoruba land is one of the most popular among the pre-colonial systems or administrations in…
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Traditional Marriage in Yorubaland
Marriage is an important culture in Yorubaland and the main reason behind it is because the Yorubas love kids so…
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