Culture

The Yoruba traditional calendar, called Kọ́jọ́dá, starts the new year on June 3rd and ends on June 2nd the following year. It’s a lunar calendar with a 4-day week (each day honoring different Orisa), 7 weeks in a month, and ...

A few of my friends and students in the diaspora had asked me this question countless times, and I think it’s high time we discussed it.Please note that this is not an attempt to discredit or invalidate any practice or ...

In the wisdom of Ifá, we are reminded that a life aligned with divine guidance will always bear good fruit. When we walk in character, patience, and truth, the seeds we plant whether seen or unseen will surely grow in ...

This majestic allegorical float, a viral sensation during the parade, featured Yemoja (Iemanjá) Yemoja was powerfully incorporated because the enredo “Malunga Léa – Rapsódia de uma Deusa Negra” was a heartfelt tribute to the late legendary Brazilian actress Léa Garcia ...

1) Yoruba women are RESPECTFUL. From the moment that we were born, Yoruba women were taught how to treat different types of people with respect. For example, it is in the Yoruba culture that when a Yoruba woman meets an ...

Residents, motorists, and commuters are advised to comply with traffic directives and plan their movements ahead of time to avoid delays. Road closures and heavy traffic are expected around key routes leading to Lagos Island. The public is encouraged to ...

Long ago, in the ancient city of Ibadan, famed for its warriors and sprawling hills, there lived a gatekeeper-warrior stationed in the outskirts of the city, in a settlement known as Lálúpọn on the way to Ìwó. His duty was ...

ÈṢÙ, often mistakenly equated with Satan, is a complex Orisa in the Yoruba tradition, not inherently evil. He serves as a mediator between humans and the divine, carrying messages and sacrifices. World Esu isn’t Satan 2025 Aseyisamodun to all Onisese. ...

I believe every Yoruba person carries a power we ourselves do not fully understand.There is Ase in our tongue.There is divine authority in our language. When Yoruba people pray, we don’t end with “Amen” or “Amin.”We say Ase. This single ...