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Welcome back, language explorer! We’re thrilled to have you here for this session on Yorùbá Tenses. In the previous post on Yorùbá Grammar, we explored Parts of Speech and Sentence Structure in Yorùbá where we discussed the eight parts of…
Oríkì is a poetic phrase to describe or praise a deity or an individual. It is also called eulogy, salutatory slang, praise poetry, praise names, attributive names, etc. Oríkì serves as a form of identifier for living things and a…
Welcome to this session of Yorùbá Question Formation! Let’s pick up where we left off. In our previous post, we discussed Yorùbá Tenses and Negative sentences in Yorùbá. We learnt that Yorùbá tenses are divided into three main parts; the…
Do you know it’s currently the 38th LISABI FESTIVAL in Abeokuta, Ondo state, Nigeria? Yes, our article today features one of the most celebrated heroes of Egbaland, Lisabi the Warrior. Lisabi didn’t start out as a warrior though. He was…
Welcome back! In the previous post on Yorùbá Grammar, we explored the meaning of grammar, the rich literary heritage of the Yorùbá Language, the geographical area that it is spoken, those who speak the language, and common Yorùbá grammar rules…
Welcome to our exploration of Yorùbá grammar rules! In this post, we’ll delve into the essentials of Yorùbá grammar, covering topics such as sentence structure, tenses, and much more. This blog aims to help you grasp the key rules of…
Marriage in African societies is not just between two people; it is a union of families, traditions, and legacies. We had a thought; if there’s wife material, what makes a man-husband material? When asked this question, many ladies are quick…
In Yoruba culture, hair is more than just a part of the body; it is a crown, a symbol of identity, and an expression of creativity. Among the Yoruba people, hairstyles in the olden days were of high cultural relevance,…
Choosing a natural hairstyle to suit your hair goal can be tricky. Our hairstyle choices are driven by personal preferences, lifestyle requirements, and a desire to take care of our natural hair in ways that will prolong its health. Sometimes,…
Finding natural hairstyles for kids might seem daunting. Natural hair is a beautiful and versatile gift that offers endless creative and age-specific styling opportunities. For children, hairstyles represent a part of their cultural heritage, not just a way to manage…
