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Tag Archives: Yoruba culture

Òrìṣà is Òrìṣà.

Olódùmarè is Olódùmarè and Òrìṣà is Òrìṣà.

Olódùmarè is not God.Olódùmarè is Olódùmarè.There are no temples to Olódùmarè.Òrìṣà is Òrìṣà.Òrìṣà does not translate to a god or goddess.The emissaries of Olódùmarè here on earth to do the will and work of Olódùmarè are called the ÒRÌṢÀ.Olódùmarè is ...

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History 101: What it takes to be a MENTALLY ENSLAVED FOOL in Your ancestral Land.

History 101: What it takes to be a MENTALLY ENSLAVED Harlequin in Your ancestral Land.

The quote for today is a page from Toyin Falola’s book, ‘Yoruba Warlords of the 19th Century’. To a lot of Yoruba Muslims. Islam means servitude to Usman Dan Fodio’s estate at Sokoto. They indulge in the same idiocy that ...

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Idafa ati Ebo Riru: Not Satisfied with the result you get?

After a lot of IDAFA (consultations) and EBO RIRU (sacrifices) yet, you’re not satisfied with the results you get!!! So you feel your Babalawo or Iyalorisha is not competent enough?No! No!! No!!!Have you ever tried knowing your guardian ORISA? Most ...

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ÈRE

ÈRE

My mom transitioned today and she is now an ancestor.She drew her last human breath today, this morning.My baby sister, Banke, informed me, “Maami left at 3:53 pm.”I knew she was departing. I was ready for it. My mother is ...

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new chief laws

Culture Conflict: “Ogun State Governor’s Prince Dapọ Abiodun Signs New Chiefs’ Law”

Obas In Ogun State Are To Be Buried Accordingly To Their Faith Upon Joining Their Ancestors! Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has signed into law a bill that provides for how traditional rulers and chiefs are to be selected, appointed, ...

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eja Akan fish crab

Crab or fish: Have you ever been asked that question before?

Crab or fish????Ẹja ń m b’akan?In Ede Oodua (Yoruba Language) Codes, Ẹja tunmọ sì different kind of reality tí ó ní ewu nínú pupọ.Ori ni ẹja fín là ibú means victory at the end of turmoil, tribulations, or calamities. Fish ...

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Adebisi Adenike Adebayo

The artist using the indigenous Oduduwa-African style of sculpture.

Adebisi Adenike Adebayo is an artist using the indigenous Oduduwa (Yoruba)-African style of sculpture.This style is associated with men only within the indigenous African tradition.Ms. Adebayo, surprisingly, is a woman.How did this happen?Who is she?Who trained her?What are the processes ...

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Happy Isese Month

Happy Isese Month to all Ifangelists, our Obas, elders and the Isese Kingdom as we shall soon celebrate the Osun Osogbo Festival! Ore Yeye Osun o!Iya Ijumu Baale Odo;Iyalode Afon; Emi o mo ibi ti Eri n wo lo;Emi i ba toju Ohun rere ...

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Ìsèse Holiday (August 20th)

At Oyo state house of assembly complex, Ibadan. The day ìsèse(august 20th) holiday was passed by the members of the house of assembly.

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Oriki orisa

Oríkì Òrìsà

Oríkì Òrìsà is very important in Yoruba. It is the Oríkì that enables us to understand the characteristics and ways of Òrìsà. Iyalorisa Omitonade Ifawemimo

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