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The Meaning and Origin of the Popular Saying: Òwe Lẹṣin Ọ̀rọ̀…
Òwe lẹsin ọ̀rọ̀, ọ̀rọ̀ lẹsin òwe: Despite its popularity, most people in the society who use this phrase often don’t actually understand its meaning. This is because many traditional facts and expressions like this are gradually being forgotten, some might even say they are becoming extinct.
Who exactly do the Yorùbá worship, God or the Òrìṣà?
The question of whether the Yorùbá worship God or the Òrìṣà often sparks debate within society....
The Yorùbá Society and the Role of Nicknames in Naming Practices
Beyond that, names also serve various symbolic and communicative purposes within the community. One such type of name is the orúkọ ìnagijẹ, or nickname
Join us LIVE on TikTok as we explore “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe and the Yorùbá Belief System”
when someone asks, “What is Ìṣẹ̀ṣe?”, the question can be difficult to answer unless one understands the angle from which the person is approaching it.
Who are the Ìyá mi Òṣòròǹgà in Yorùbá Belief?
They chose not to take the power home but hid it in a sacred tree by the river Òṣòròǹgà. Ọlákẹ́miníjú Ọ̀pàkẹ́ Ẹ̀rẹ́, also known as Ọ̀pàkẹ́, took the black Ṣóṣóró. Ajímájàsán Ọ̀làkẹ́, called Ọ̀làkẹ́, took the red Ṣóṣóró. Ọlámọ̀pó, Ajíbọ́lá Ẹdánróngbé took the white Ṣóṣóró. These three were the first elders who established the first Àjẹ́ group.
Àkójọpọ̀ Ìtándòwe Yorùbá
The book Àkójọpọ̀ Ìtándòwe contains dozens of folktales, which includes mythical and legendary stories. The book is due to go on sale from the 1st of June, 2025.
The Beauty of Diacritics in Yorùbá and the Implications of Omitting Them
Yorùbá is a tonal language where diacritics are essential for meaning. This article highlights their importance and the confusion that arises when they’re omitted.
Aṣọ-Òkẹ̀: The Regal Fabric of the Yorùbá People
The concept of wearing clothes is not new to human society, especially among the Yorùbá people....
Beyond Pleasantries: The Power of Yorùbá Occupational Greetings
Occupational Greetings and Blessings in Yorùbá Culture In Yorùbá culture, greetings go beyond mere...
ÀMỌ̀PÉ AND THE DWARF BEAST
A Tale for Children Under the shade of an orange tree, Àmọ̀pẹ́ played gleefully that morning. It...
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