THE ORIGIN OF “IYAWO”: THE YORUBA WORD FOR WIFE
The Origin Of ‘Iyawo’….The Yoruba Word For Wife!!! It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word for wife is ‘aya’ and not the commonly used ‘Iyawo’. Back in the early years of the Yorùbá people, the word “ Iyawo “did not have a...
OLOJO FESTIVAL: THE CELEBRATION OF GOD ALMIGHTY, ELEDUMARE
Olojo Festival is the celebration of God Almighty, Eledumare. It is the way of Yoruba culture, Tradition and noble heritage. The festival is as old as Ile-Ife, the source of Yoruba race. The spiritual head of all Yoruba race, Ooni of Ife would go into 7 days seclusion...
Alaafin Aganju Sola: The Deified 4th Alaafin of Oyo
Introduction AGANJU was the fourth Alaafin of Oyo. It was said that Alaafin Aganju Sola had spiritual powers and was the man of the people. He was greatly loved and adored by all. Alaafin Aganju Sola reigned after Sango, his brother. Some believe he might be his...