History in Africa, Vol. 44 (2017), pp. 63-100 (38 pages) This study juxtaposes the observations and interpretations of a twentyfirst- century ethnographer with those of nineteenth-century Christian ...

My father, a prominent Christian leader, once visited the Oyo Museum, where artefacts and relics of the old Oyo Empire—such as the Opon Ifa, masquerade masks, and Sango outfits—were displayed. He ...

The unique Yoruba tradition, culture and religion is worthy of celebration. Isese Day has, thus, been set aside and recognised as a day to experience reflection, spiritual connection, and community ...

According to Yoruba mythology, Olokun was the Orisha (deity or spirit) of the waters of the earth and the depths of the ocean where the light never shone. Although most people believe that Olokun was ...

Apparently miffed by what it described as calculated efforts to rewrite the history of the famed Yoruba heritage, a group under the aegis of Think Yoruba First Ogo Adulawo Socio-Cultural Association ...

On December 24, Yoruba traditional religion adherents took to the streets in Lagos, Osogbo, Nigeria and other cities across the world to protest against a historical ...