The film is inspired by older historical Yoruba films that had embodied the symbolic spirit of Yoruba mythologies. But, unlike the old films that were tacky and excessive in technique and acting, this ...

By: Odeyemi Oluwatosin ChristianaIn Yoruba society, the body serves as a canvas for cultural expression, and adornment goes beyond decoration. It communicates identity, status, spirituality, and ...

AARE Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has celebrated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as the foremost monarch marked his golden jubilee. Iba Adams in a statement he signed personally, ...

Some traditional leaders in Yoruba-speaking regions have called on indigenes to embrace their cultural heritage to promote unity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. The appeal was made during the 1st ...

The Yoruba traditional marriage ceremony even though a serious affair, is full of playful banter, rich contemporary Nigerian music, graceful colours and sumptuous meals. Weddings in Yoruba land is an ...

Appreciating cultural heritage and using it to imagine a better future: that’s one of the goals of self-taught photographer and visual artist Ade Okelarin. Professionally, he goes by the name of ...

Royal Council has announced its forthcoming 3rd Anniversary Celebration, a prestigious international royal gathering ...

In just three short years, Nigerian street-pop savant Asake has become a giant in African music, meeting Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in a place it took them three times that span to reach. What’s ...

The Yoruba movie industry has lost one of its respected veterans following the death of actor and cleric Taiwo Adeshina, ...