Yoruba Culture
Rauf Aregbesola unveils symbol of Yoruba culture
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Nigeria’s state of Osun on Saturday in Ile-Ife unveiled an Ife ancestral monument, popularly called Ori-olokun, as part of activities marking ... Full story
About Yoruba
*Map shows the greatest concentrations of Yoruba around the globe. Who are the Yoruba?This word is now generally accepted as referring to all those peoples who ... Full story
Linguistics
LinguisticsYoruba written literature begins with the formation of its grammar published in 1843. The standard language incorporates several features from other dialects. ... Full story
Law
Yoruba law is the legal system of Yorubaland; said to be quite intricate; each group and subgroup vary, but in general government begins at home ... Full story
Pet Names
Pet NamesThe Yoruba also have pet names or oriki. These are praise names, and they are used to suggest what the child's family background is ... Full story
Naming Customs
Yorubas take names seriously because they believe that people live out the meanings of their names. As such, Yoruba people put considerable effort into naming ... Full story
Cuisine
CuisineYams are said to be one of the important food for the Yoruba; plantain, corn, beans, meat, and fish are also choices.[2] ... Full story
Art
SculptureYoruba bronze head sculpture from the city of Ife, Nigeria c. 12th century A.DThe Yoruba are said to be prolific sculptors, famous for their magnificent ... Full story
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Funke Akindele And Oloyede Almaroof's Wedding Photos
Wedding Photos Of Funke Akindele And Oloyede Almaroof ... Full story
Yejide
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Looks like her motherPronunciation: (yeh jee DEH) ... Full story
Yetunde
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Mother has come backPronunciation: (yeh TOON day) ... Full story
Titilayo
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Everlasting joyPronunciation: (tee tee lah YO) ... Full story
Tobi
Gender: BothOrigin: AfricanMeaning: God is goodOrigin: HebrewMeaning: God is goodPronunciation: (TOH bee) ... Full story
Taiwo
Gender: BothOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Eldest of twinsPronunciation: (tah EE wo) ... Full story
Shiminege
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: We will forsee our futurePronunciation: (shee mee NAY gay) ... Full story
Sade
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Sweetly singingPronunciation: (shaw DAY) ... Full story
Onuwachi
Gender: BoyOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Lord's worldPronunciation: (o noo WAH chee) ... Full story