Learn how to greet elders in Yoruba culture, including dọ̀bálẹ̀ and ìkúnlẹ̀, the respectful use of Ẹ, key phrases and common etiquette mistakes to avoid....
A lecture in Ibadan on the role of traditional chanters and poets in promoting Yoruba culture and language. Read what was reported and why the oral arts matter....
Discover six well-known Yoruba proverbs about character, wisdom and family, with the Yoruba text, English meaning and how elders use them in everyday life....
Explore Yoruba folktales and literature: the night-time àlọ́ stories, Ìjàpá the tortoise, D.O. Fagunwa's first Yoruba novel and Amos Tutuola's Palm-Wine Drinkard....
Oríkì is the Yoruba art of praise names and praise poetry. Learn its types, how it is performed and why it still matters in Yoruba life....
Explore Yoruba culture: the Ọmọlúàbí ideal, respect for elders, family, language, dress, food, festivals and beliefs that define the Yoruba way of life....
Learn Yoruba with this language digest: everyday greetings, Yoruba proverbs (òwe), why tone marks change meaning, and beautiful Yoruba baby names....
Explore Yoruba proverbs (Owe) with English translations and meanings: wisdom on character, patience, family, hard work and community from Yoruba oral tradition....