Nigerian Tribune on MSN3d
Redefining the cultural essence of Yoruba kingship
The historical and contemporary reality of Yoruba kingship contradicts the argument that only adherents of traditional ...
The Punch on MSN3d
Kumuyi, Adeboye named Yoruba persons of the year
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed ...
Nigerian Tribune on MSN8h
Adire artist, Agboola Oladapo, projecting Yoruba textile art on world stage
Nigeria’s emerging master in adire wearable art, Agboola Oladapo, is not hiding his passion for the Yoruba culture and the art of Adire Textile making.A protege of Nike Davies-Okundaye, who has become ...
allAfrica.com on MSN12d
Yoruba Youths oppose Sultan’s support for Sharia in South-West
The Yoruba Nation Youths, both in Nigeria and the diaspora, have issued a strong warning to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji ...
Sahara Reporters13d
Kogi Jihadist Threatens Yoruba People For Rejecting Sharia Law: ‘It’s Time To Start Preaching Jihad In Yorubaland’
The Okun man, who is identified as Abbey on the space, argued that the rights of Muslims to practice Islam are under threat because the Yoruba people have rejected the implementation of Sharia law ...
Vanguard17d
‘Quit South West now or die’ – Gani Adams, Yoruba leaders warn B/Haram, ISWAP operatives hibernating in region
Following the infiltration of the South-West region by suspected fleeing Islamic State in West Africa Province, ISWAP, and Boko Haram terrorists from North-West and North-East, there is uneasy calm in ...
Nigerian Tribune14d
Yoruba groups protest against inauguration of Shari’ah panel in Ekiti
The Yoruba Regional Alliance (YRA) worldwide, in collaboration with all Yoruba self-determination organisations, has protested against the inauguration of ...
The Africa Report5d
Nigeria: Masọyinbo, an innovative Yoruba game show with a purpose
Mixing light-hearted conversation with hard-hitting questions, online game show ‘Masoyinbo’ aims to preserve the language ...
Sahara Reporters13d
Keep Sharia Law In Sokoto, Other Northern States Where It Has Worsened Suffering; It’s Alien To Yoruba Society, Group Replies Sultan
“The Yoruba people firmly reject the imposition of Sharia law or any Sharia panel in Yorubaland. Sharia law is alien to our society, as it is an Arabic cultural practice suited for societies with over ...
The Conversation28d
Nigeria’s Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo festival celebrates the power of a Yoruba goddess
Ghommids is an umbrella term for creatures in Yoruba folklore ... The festival renews the covenant between Ọ̀ṣun and the people of Òṣogbo. The Ọ̀ṣun river, especially near the ...
Premium Times22d
On the etymology of ‘Yoruba’ by Northerners, By Yushau A. Shuaib
While Olagunju’s article sheds light on Nigerian history and identity complexities, I disagree with him on teaching compromised narratives to appease ethnic loyalties. This trend is becoming ...
Naija Gist - Latest24d
Tonto Dikeh appeals to Yoruba people to speak English in Instagram exchanges
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has sent out an appeal to Yoruba people on Instagram, begging them to use the English language while fighting on the app. Dropping the appeal via her Instagram story ...