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....
Learn how to make amala, ewedu and gbegiri, the classic Yoruba meal, with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, serving tips and common mistakes to avoid....
List of the 16 principal Odù of Ifá, from Ogbè to Òfún, with a plain explanation of how they combine into the 256 Odù and why interpretation belongs to the Babaláwo....
Meet five major Yoruba orisha: Ògún (iron), Èṣù (crossroads), Ọbàtálá (creation), Yemoja (waters) and Ọya (winds), with their roles, symbols and worship....
Everything to know about the Yoruba tribe: population, language, religion, history, cities, culture and where Yoruba people live in Africa and around the world....