Yoruba History Forum

12/01/2025

Alaafin Elect, 44th Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade

12/01/2025

Ewi for Alaafin Elect Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade

02/01/2025

The size of the head of an individual is not equal to the size of the intelligence. Having a big head is not an asset. Where there is a serious deficit of intelligence, a big head is nothing but a load that the body is carrying about.

28/12/2024

Let's go on X and make some good legitimate income ethically and morally

28/12/2024

We will grow this page and also use it as a platform for economic development and information hub

18/12/2024

https://newsbreakteam.blogspot.com/2024/12/alaafins-stool-gov-seyi-makinde.html

The most important question that have been elusive in Nigeria the most populous black nation in the world and in Africa with an estimated population of over 230 million people is, "When Will The New Alaafin Of Oyo Be Announced?" The people of the ancient city of Oyo, the entire Yorubaland have conti...

12/12/2024

HISTORY LESSONS

QUESTION : A reasonable question to ask ourselves is, where are the worshipers or followers of Sango Orun at any Ife or other places on earth then before Oranmiyan birthed Sango the Alaafin.

SOME POSTULATIONS :
Clarify please. Our people in Ile Ife always allude to an ancient Sango that lived in Ile Ife of antiquity, but a more famous and familiar one was an Old Oyo fire-eating, fiery warrior, sired by one of our ancestors, Oranmiyan through a Nupe woman, Torosi Iyagbodo, so recorded by history.
In addition, some of the magical powers of Sango was actually witnessed and recorded by one or two European visitors to his (Sango’s) court.

THE ANSWER AND CLARIFICATION:

If there was ever a Sango related to Ife, it would be one of the most prominent deities in Ife on par and as popular as all the ones with even strong base in Ife.

The only truth is there was none.

And there is only one Sango.

Just 1. There was only 1, there is only 1, and there will remain only 1 Sango deity.

Unique thing about Sango as one is you cannot find multiple venerations or deified effigies and figures related to Sango like Esu or some others.

Sango was 1 and Remained only 1.

Other deities related to Sango are:
1. Egungun
2. ⁠Obatala (for Alaafin)
3. ⁠Oba
4. Oya
5. Osun

Sango in fact has no relation to Oranfe.

ADDITION:

You see, people complicates things by coming to it with their own imaginations, fantasies and sentiments.

The other day I read someone saying certain words are not indigenous to Yoruba. Or that certain words are the actual Yoruba words.

It got me confused.

Archaic Yoruba words are multiple and every depends on the Yoruba subgroup.

For example: Oluku is an ancient Yoruba word. It is not to the general Yorubas.

To the ancient Oyo people Oluku is not in their vocabulary.

On the other hand you would hear “Lamoin”.

Different words, languages distinct to different groups made up the present Yoruba Language.

(Baba Anlugba)

28/11/2024

let us do this together

25/11/2024

Business Summits always get paid for and people pay as little as n50k or more to attend Summits but not all Summits will help change their financial status at the end of the calendar year.

Pls this summit is free but registration will be compulsory because it will help us with logistics to be able to work with you.

18/11/2024

Let's go there together

18/11/2024

This is what I am aiming for

18/11/2024

Let's do this together

15/11/2024

Open your eyes and be vigilant. May we not become unfortunate.

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25/10/2024

The Alaafin’s Palace, a symbol of Yoruba heritage, stands as one of the most historical royal residences in Nigeria! This magnificent structure reflects the legacy of the Oyo Empire and the strength of Yoruba royalty. Have you visited the palace yet?

22/10/2024

Break Oyo State Into Two..

New Oyo State...Oyo Town as Capital ..

Ibadan State.. Ibadan as Capital..

Hon. Prince Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi sponsored this bill with six members from Oyo State and he led the debate, the House passed the bill and sent it to the constitutional review committee..

In God we trust and May God answer us Speedily too in Jesus name.

21/08/2024

Yoruba culture is the set of practices, beliefs, and traditions of the Yoruba people, who primarily reside in southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries like Benin and Togo. One of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, the Yoruba have a rich cultural heritage that has significantly influenced many aspects of West African life. Here are some key elements of Yoruba culture:

1. **Language**: The Yoruba language, which has several dialects, is central to the culture. It is used in everyday communication, traditional ceremonies, and religious practices.

2. **Religion and Spirituality**: Yoruba religion is deeply rooted in the worship of deities known as "Orishas," each representing different aspects of nature and human life. The Yoruba belief system includes practices like divination (through Orisa Dida), ancestor worship, and rituals designed to communicate with these deities. Some Yoruba people are also adherents of Islam and Christianity, but many still incorporate traditional beliefs into these religions.

3. **Art and Craftsmanship**: Yoruba art is known for its sophistication and symbolic meaning. This includes wood carving, beadwork, textile weaving (such as A*o Oke), and metalwork. Yoruba sculpture, particularly in terracotta and bronze, is famous for its realism and intricacy.

4. **Music and Dance**: Music and dance are integral to Yoruba ceremonies and social events. Traditional instruments include the talking drum (Dundun), Bata drums, and Gangan. Yoruba music often involves call-and-response singing and is characterized by its complex rhythms.

5. **Festivals and Ceremonies**: Yoruba culture is rich in festivals that honor various deities, celebrate the harvest, or mark life events such as births, marriages, and funerals. The Eyo festival, for instance, is a famous cultural event in Lagos, rooted in Yoruba tradition.

6. **Family and Social Structure**: The Yoruba place great emphasis on family, with a strong hierarchical structure that respects elders. The extended family system is common, and social roles are often defined by age, gender, and lineage.

7. **Cuisine**: Yoruba cuisine features a variety of flavors and ingredients, with staple foods including yam, cassava, maize, and plantains. Popular dishes include pounded yam (Iyan), jollof rice, efo riro (vegetable soup), and amala (a type of dough made from yam flour).

8. **Dress**: Traditional Yoruba attire includes the agbada (a flowing robe for men), buba (a blouse for women), iro (a wrapper for women), and gele (a headwrap for women). These garments are often made from vibrant, colorful fabrics and are worn during special occasions.

9. **Proverbs and Oral Tradition**: Yoruba culture places a high value on oral tradition, with proverbs, folktales, and poetry being essential ways of transmitting knowledge and values across generations.

10. **Architecture**: Traditional Yoruba architecture includes compounds with courtyards and carved wooden doors, often adorned with symbolic motifs. The style is both functional and aesthetically significant.

Yoruba culture is dynamic, blending ancient traditions with modern influences, and continues to be a vital part of the identity of the Yoruba people today.

20/08/2024

ORiSA DAY CELEBRATION

Esin Orisa Ibile- Yoruba Traditional Religion.

Today is a day dedicated to the traditional Yorùbá religion

The late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, fought so hard to preserve the sacred religion in its essence.
Orisa is the traditional religion of the Yorùbá, which is why the Yorùbá people are known as ABO ORISA, (those who worship their deified ancestors-) the messengers to Olodumare, who are close to the Supreme Creator.

All people have their culture and heritage and it shall be respected.

A happy day dedicated to Orisa, dedicated to the sacredness.

Esin Orisa Ibile
Happy Celebration!

21/07/2024

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