Iyalode is a Yoruba title for the leader of a town's women. Learn its meaning, history, famous holders such as Efunsetan Aniwura and Madam Tinubu, and how the title is used today....
Obafemi Awolowo was a Yoruba nationalist and the first Premier of Nigeria's Western Region. Read his biography, achievements, books and legacy....
Apala is a Yoruba music style born from Ramadan wake-up songs. Learn its history, instruments, legends Haruna Ishola and Ayinla Omowura, and the artists carrying it forward, including at Felabration 2...
Looking for the best Yoruba movies? Here are 8 must-watch Yoruba films, from Saworoide and Figurine to Anikulapo and Omo Ghetto: The Saga, plus the actors and directors to know....
A respectful guide to Yoruba funeral traditions: burial customs, wake-keeping, celebration of long life, aso ebi, what to wear, and how to offer condolences....
Aso ebi is the matching fabric Yoruba families and friends wear at celebrations. Learn its meaning, popular styles, Iro and Buba and the etiquette of wearing it....
Learn the meanings of common Yoruba surnames such as Adeyemi, Ogunleye, Ajayi, Fagbemi and Balogun, and how Yoruba family names are formed....
Felabration 2026: Dates, What to Expect at the New Afrika Shrine and Why Fela’s Legacy Still Matters
Felabration 2026 runs from 12 to 18 October at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos. Here is what to expect, what the festival is, and how to plan your visit....
Which Nigerian states are Yoruba? Here are the six Yoruba-majority states and their capitals, plus parts of Kwara and Kogi, with the history and towns of each....
The Ooni of Ife is the king of Ile-Ife and a revered spiritual figure among the Yoruba. Learn the role, history of the title and who the current Ooni is....








