The Yoruba royal institution has suffered so much ... is viewed with such displeasure that both the oracles and the ancient deities were assembled for summary execution. Chinua Achebe’s Arrow ...

Dec. 5, 2024 — Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world's ... We Might Feel Love in Our ...

Festivals are a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and community. As the year 2025 begins, there are a number of Yoruba festivals that offer a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Yoruba ...

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has chided the British Broadcasting Cooperation, BBC, Yoruba language over the alleged distortion of Yoruba history.Oluwo reacting to a documentary aired by ...

This development followed Friday's confirmation by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of Owoade as the new monarch of the ancient Yoruba community. On Monday, Governor Makinde presented the new ...

This theory aligns with the historical and cultural links between Songhai, Borgu, and Oyo, including the spread of Islam to both Borgu and Yoruba land by Songhai-speaking Mande from ancient Mali, ...

In Death and the King’s Horseman, Wole Soyinka celebrates the Yorùbá people’s belief about human existence, the continuity of life ...

The state governor, Seyi Makinde, announced Owoade as the new monarch of the ancient Yoruba community on Friday. On Monday, he presented him with the staff of office. He succeeded the late Alaafin ...

The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Abimbola Owoade, is set to commence a 21-day traditional rites as the new monarch of the town The state governor, Seyi Makinde, announced Owoade as the new monarch of the ...