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Culture

218 articles
CULTURE

Burial and Funeral Rites in Yoruba Culture

By Adedoja Samuel Adesoji The Yoruba believe that death is inevitable, hence, the popular adage ‘awaye…

Adedoja Adesoji January 13, 2024
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Olubadan Backs Suspension of Masquerade Over Violence in Oyo

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Sen.) Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has backed the Jalaruru family…

Adedoja Adesoji January 4, 2024
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Yoruba Names and Their Real Meanings

There are many Yorùbá names whose meanings are now lost due to the fact that the…

Adedoja Adesoji December 28, 2023
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El-Rufai: Yoruba Nation Global Directorate calls for reversal of Gbobaniyi Chieftaincy title

The former governor of Kaduna State, El Rufai was conferred the chieftaincy title as the Gbobaniyi…

Adedoja Adesoji December 27, 2023
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Calabar Bustling, All Hotels Fully Booked Ahead of Carnival

Adams Adah, one of the attendees, shared, “We anticipated an easier search upon arrival, but we…

Adedoja Adesoji December 27, 2023
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Nothing Will Make Commit Sacrilege, Says Olugbon

Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, has vowed that nothing will make him violate Yoruba…

Adedoja Adesoji December 24, 2023
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Allow Us Practise Traditional Medicine, Ogboni Fraternity Urges Government

The Ogboni Aborigin Fraternity Worldwide has appealed to governments at all levels for approval to practise…

Adedoja Adesoji December 24, 2023
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Yoruba and the danger of a distorted Lagos history

The distortion of history has led to wars between peoples and nations. It is exactly what…

Adedoja Adesoji December 24, 2023
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BALOGUN ODERINLO OF IBADAN: THE DREADED GIANT WARRIOR WHOSE MYSTERIOUS DEATH REMAIN UNSOLVED TILL TODAY

After Bashorun Oluyole’s death. Oderinlo who was his Balogun was next in line to succeed him.…

Adedoja Adesoji December 21, 2023
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El-Rufai Now Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Saturday installed as the Gbobaniyi of…

Adedoja Adesoji December 17, 2023
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Jubilation as Soun’s Coronation Kicks Off with Empowerment Programme

Ecstatic indigenes and residents of Ogbomosho trooped out in large numbers to participate in and witness…

Adedoja Adesoji December 14, 2023
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STOP DEMONIZING OUR ANCESTORS: BIBLICAL AND QURANIC ANCESTORS ARE NOT BETTER!

When we talk about ancestors, some Africans, especially the religious ones quickly associate it with idolatry…

Adedoja Adesoji December 7, 2023