Culture

One of the most irritating “compliments” Yoruba people hear is “You don’t look Yoruba.”“You’re too fine to be Yoruba.”“Wow, you speak well… for a Yoruba person.” These are NOT compliments.These are backhanded insults. It is an attempt to downgrade Yoruba ...

Baba Esu, we give homage to you. Esu is everywhere. We call him the Orisa with many faces. Why?? Because Esu represents divine duality. He is dark & light at the same time. He is masculine and feminine at the ...

The actual Yoruba word for “table” is unknown to most people. Do you belong to them?It’s NOT “tabili,” hintDid you know that Ìtàfù is the proper Yoruba term for “table”? Yes. Although “tabili” is frequently used in ordinary conversation, it ...

Did you know that AYA, not IYAWO, is the Yoruba language’s original word for wife? These days, the latter is utilized more frequently than the former. I’ll explain how Iyawo came to be. Wura, the first child and daughter of ...

Here are some beautiful highlights from Isese Day 2025 celebrations: Cultural Majesty – A scene rich with regal ornamentation and vivid traditional attire, capturing the grandeur and elegance of Yoruba heritage. Ritual Performance – A gathering where practitioners engage in ...