YORUBA PAGES YOU NEED TO FOLLOW

It’s always a fun and enlightening process to learn about one’s culture or that of others, and the stories of the Yoruba people don’t fall short of this expectation! With a history dating back centuries, there is no shortage of fascinating traditions and stories to be discovered. And what better way to do so than through the convenience of social media?

In recent years, social media has become a valuable tool for learning about and staying connected with Yoruba culture. Many social media pages are dedicated to sharing information about the Yoruba people, their history, traditions, and contemporary issues. In this article, we will highlight some of the top social media pages to follow to learn more about the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

So, if you’re a Yoruba person looking to stay connected with your roots or an outsider eager to learn more about this amazing culture, we’ve compiled a list of the top social media pages to follow. Trust us; your feed (and brain) will thank you.

These pages range through a wide variety of topics, and education isn’t left out. Some pages made specifically for the dissemination of knowledge are:

● Imosiro l’ede Yoruba

This is a Facebook page dedicated to teaching mathematics in Yoruba. This page covers various mathematics topics, from the simplest to the most complicated concepts.

● Science in Yoruba

This is another Facebook page whose sole purpose is to teach science in the Yoruba language. It has a ton of fascinating scientific facts taught in the language, like the description of the solar system in Yoruba, lessons about dimensions and even classes about the atom, all in bite-sized videos enlightening their audience and making them more intelligent than they already were.

● Imo oro Aje ni ede Yoruba

This is also a Facebook page dedicated to knowledge, specifically economics. It teaches Economics in interesting ways and gives insight into how the Yoruba people view money and how it should be handled. Wouldn’t that be interesting to find out?

Some other pages are focused on teaching the Yoruba language, therefore increasing your knowledge about the language and awakening the Yoruba speaker in you. A few of such pages are:

● Yoruba di Wura

This is a Facebook page dedicated to educating its audience on the Yoruba language by providing a glimpse into Yoruba culture through photos, videos, and cultural traditions. It offers a wide range of content, including traditional festivals, music, art, and daily life, teaching it’s the audience the basics of Yoruba living.

● Soroniyoruba

This is an Instagram page packed with insights, knowledge, definition of terms and content about the beauty of the Yoruba culture and all round Afican facts.

● Akonilede Yoruba

This is a platform on Instagram for people interested in learning the language with a certified Yoruba language coach. It has a wide variety of content curtailed to fit the needs of the average Yoruba language enthusiast. This page and its coach will have you speaking words and sentences of the language in no time, so it would be a good idea to get on the groove.

● Yoruba_Lessons

This is also an Instagram page that gives knowledge and insight into the Yoruba language and teaches how to learn and speak the language. They also provide bookings for visitors in Nigeria to learn the language, so they don’t get lost in the buzz, glitz and glam of Lagos, the New York of Nigeria, and any other Yoruba states they visit.

● Yoruba literates

An Instagram page headed by an online Yoruba tutor dedicated to teaching the Yoruba language with simple terms through one-on-one sessions and detailed content provided on their page for their everyday audience. Wouldn’t you love to know how to tell a loved one you loved them and miss them in the Yoruba language? Check this page out!

● Teach_me_Yoruba

This delightful Instagram page was tailored specifically for the Yoruba kids in the diaspora. It teaches Yoruba children in a fun and easy-to-understand way that would keep your child interested in the language and awaken the true Yoruba spirit within them. It would also help to know that the culture would be known and kept alive in your children.

Alternatively, Yorubaforadults is an educational Instagram page that teaches the language with regular, high-quality content, especially to adults. It is also worth a follow.

● Yorubanimi TV

The name of this Instagram page literally means ‘I am Yoruba’. It is a lighthearted page dedicated to teaching kids and adults alike about the Yoruba language.

Finally, some other social media pages make valuable content on general knowledge that it will interest you to know like:

● Yoruba Proverbs

This Facebook page is an excellent resource for learning about Yoruba proverbs and their meanings. Proverbs are essential to Yoruba culture and often convey wisdom and cultural values. Here are a few examples of the type of content that you might find on this page:

Iwa rere l’eso eniyan
Meaning: good character is what adorns a person.
Wisdom: good character beautifies a person

A ki i gbo kuku ojo da omi agbada nu
Meaning: never pour away the water in your trough on the rumbling of the cloud.
Wisdom: don’t be presumptuous; never count your chickens before they are hatched.

By following this page, you can learn about Yoruba proverbs and the cultural values and wisdom that they convey. I hope this additional information is helpful and that you find these proverbs interesting and insightful.

● Yoruba Language and Culture

This YouTube channel offers lessons on the Yoruba language and cultural traditions. It is a good resource for anyone interested in learning about the Yoruba language and culture, and it offers a variety of video lessons on different topics. You can find several enlightening videos about the Yoruba people, such as:

The Mysterious Origins of the Yoruba Language: In this lesson, we will explore the theories about the origins of the Yoruba language and the secrets it may hold about the history of the Yoruba people.

The Enigma of Yoruba Orisha Worship: In this lesson, we will delve into the mysteries of Yoruba orisha worship and the role of the orisha in Yoruba culture.

The Riddle of Yoruba Mask Making: In this lesson, we will uncover the secrets of Yoruba mask making and the cultural significance of these intricate and beautiful works of art.

By following this page, you can learn about the Yoruba language and culture in a way that brings to life the mystery and intrigue of the people.

To become a Yoruba culture connoisseur, you need to follow some top-notch social media pages. These pages will have you saying “Eku odun, eku iroko” (one year, one tree) in no time as you learn about the history, art, music, food, and all the other remarkable aspects of the Yoruba culture.

And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to impress their friends by dropping some Yoruba phrases at the next dinner party? So don’t be an “omo onile” (real estate child). Get cultured up and follow these pages ASAP. You never know; you may even become the ultimate “baba eto” (language master).