What is CULTURAL CONFIDENCE ? from Nollywood Diaspora on Vimeo. The Nollywood Diaspora Film Series is pleased to present it’s second annual forum, themed Cultural Confidence: Acquiring and negotiating authentic cultural identity in a globalized world. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Nigeria and 54 years of Nigerian independence, NDFS will […]
We’re doing something a little different this year. The Summer Intensive will be a combination of the Spring Clinic–two Saturday clinics for 8 hours each–and a weekly class from June 16 to August 28. The clinics will take place on June 7 and June 14. By attending both, you will be introduced to–or complete a […]
Who I Am Oruko mi ni Basirat Ottun. Mo’n gbe ni Brooklyn. Mo je omo Yoruba. Currently, I am one of a number of people that have been given the tremendous opportunity to take part in the Yoruba Fluency Project. I began my Yoruba language classes in February 2014, and will continue through with the […]
This article is a continuation of the previous article on Traditional Yoruba Marriage. Now, we will be looking at specific terms defining the marriage process. The traditional wedding itself is called “Igbeyawo.” It literally means “the carrying of the bride.” This term is coined from the old tradition of lifting the new bride into her […]
VERSE 1 I love you You love me Oh baby I know it’s true But sometimes, it’s crazy The kind of things that you do I’m tired of trying to be your number one I love you (I no go lie) (I love you, this is the truth) I love you (I no go lie) […]
INTRO Ehn ehn ehn ehn Nitori Olorun lorun (It is because of The Lord) Rehn rehn rehn rehn Oya e ma rerin lo…eh (Go ahead and keep laughing) Rehn ehn ehn ehn Dr Sid Nitori Olorun lorun (It is because of The Lord) Dr Sid Ehn ehn ehn Mavin no ni (It is Mavin; *Mavin […]
Africa is blessed with beautiful scenery and landmarks attractive for tourist visits. Yorubaland is particularly rich in natural habitats and landmarks, places that have become great tourist attractions for visitors from within and outside of Nigeria. These sites provide a boost for the Nigerian economy as well. We would be looking at some of these […]
Learning Yoruba? Still working on your accent? Your vocabulary? Yoruba people tend to find great humor in new learners. They will chuckle at your missed tones, wrong vocabulary and your “Igbo” accent. Well, we believe that fluent speakers should be the first to partner with learners in supporting them to learn the language. But if […]
We are very impressed with the newest Yoruba cartoons produced by Golden Effects Studios, the “Alo” series by Kunle Afolayan. Great lessons for the young ones, or for anyone learning Yoruba. Yorubas are very diplomatic and love to speak in riddles. This series helps you to add a few such riddles to your repertoire, but […]
CHORUS Olo mi, oni temi (My most cherished, my beloved) Ore mi, ololufe (My friend, my lover) Oju kan o, sa l’ada ni (You know its only one side the cutlass has) L’ola Oluwa, ko s’oun ti o ya wa (By the grace of God, nothing can separate us) Olo mi, oni temi (My most cherished, my beloved) […]