by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | May 17, 2025 | Baba Onigba
In Yorùbá culture, proverbs (òwe) are more than just clever sayings, they are deep, symbolic expressions that carry the wisdom of generations. One of the most frequently quoted sayings about proverbs is: “Òwe lẹṣin ọ̀rọ̀, ọ̀rọ̀ lẹsin òwe”, meaning A...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Apr 17, 2025 | Baba Onigba
The question of whether the Yorùbá worship God or the Òrìṣà often sparks debate within society. Some people view the Yorùbá community as having no connection with the Supreme Being at all, claiming instead that they worship trees, stones, and other inanimate objects....
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Apr 15, 2025 | Baba Onigba, myths
The Yorùbá society is one filled with fascinating and remarkable elements. Sometimes, when we observe its customs and practices closely, we realize the depth and complexity of the society surpass mere superficial understanding. One such fascinating aspect is the...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Apr 9, 2025 | Baba Onigba
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe and the Yorùbá Belief System The meaning of the word Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is broad. It is so expansive that it can be explained from various perspectives, depending on the context in which it is being discussed. As such, when someone asks, “What is Ìṣẹ̀ṣe?”, the question can...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Apr 7, 2025 | Baba Onigba
The Meaning of “Ìyá” and the Concept of Àjẹ́ The core meaning of “Ìyá” which means “mother” in Yoruba society goes beyond just the woman who gives birth to a child. In fact, it extends beyond simply raising a child from infancy. This is...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Apr 5, 2025 | folktales, Ọ̀rọ̀ Àgbà
Àkójọpọ̀ Ìtándòwe Yorùbá: A must read book for every Yorùbá reader Relative to other cultures around the world, the Yorùbá people did not transfer their cultural gems, such as their poetry, folktales and other inheritance handed over through their oral...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Apr 4, 2025 | Baba Onigba
Yorùbá a tonal language spoken predominantly in West African, but also in the accurate use of diacritics, which play a crucial role in meaning differentiation and effective communication. Unlike non-tonal languages where words may rely on context for interpretation,...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Mar 27, 2025 | Baba Onigba
The concept of wearing clothes is not new to human society, especially among the Yorùbá people. The Yorùbá people have always valued clothing and textiles. There is even a popular saying: “On the day mọ́í-mọ́í (a traditional bean pudding) has been wearing...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Mar 24, 2025 | Baba Onigba
Occupational Greetings and Blessings in Yorùbá Culture In Yorùbá culture, greetings go beyond mere pleasantries; they often carry deep meanings, blessings, and prayers. Among the many forms of greetings among the Yorùbá people, those directed at people based on...
by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | Mar 21, 2025 | Baba Onigba, folktales, myths, Ọ̀rọ̀ Àgbà
A Tale for Children Under the shade of an orange tree, Àmọ̀pẹ́ played gleefully that morning. It was around ten o’clock. The sun had risen but had yet to blaze fiercely, and the wind whispered softly through the trees. The men had set off for their farms, the...
