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12/08/2022

OSUN OSOGBO FESTIVAL 2022'

Every August, lots of people from around the world throng to Osun State, Nigeria, to attend and participate in the famous, two-week long Osun-Osogbo Festival.

It is held at the illustrious and sacred Osun Grove, which was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Although a sizable number of the participants are Osun indigenes, the festival has, over the years, morphed into an event that attracts the attention of tourists and visitors from other parts of the world.

According to legend, the festival was borne out of the yearly sacrifice done to celebrate the river goddess, who serves as the protector of the the clan.

The legend goes thus: about seven centuries ago, when the current Osogbo community was founded. The river goddess assured the people of her protection and promised to bless their women with fruitfulness of they would offer a sacrifice to her annually. The contract was sealed and the sacrifices and ceremonies became a thing - or so the legend goes.

23/04/2022

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has passed away. He 'joined his ancestors' at the age of 83, after almost 52 years on the throne – and as the longest reigning Alaafin of all-time.

He passed away Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
May the soul of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (Iku Baba Yeye) rest in peace. Condolences to his family members, friends, the Oyo state government, traditional leaders in Yoruba land, and all Oyo sons and daughters worldwide.

16/04/2022

IDANRE TOWN
Idanre is a Local Government Area and historic town in Ondo State, Nigeria. The town is located at the foot of the scenic Idanre Hill which is of unique cultural and environmental significance, and attracts many tourists.
The town is about 20 km southeast of the state's capital Akure. Idanre is Nigeria's largest cocoa producing area. Idanre is mainly a Yoruba speaking tribe (Similar Ondo Dialect) with the majority Into farming and trading.
Some historian believe that the ondo people were originally Edo (Beni), other believe they are originally descendants of Odùduwà and they are there for Yorùbá descendants.
Idanre controversially divided under three-leader Rule, is divided into three localities of Atosin, Alade, Odode (Ode-Idanre). Although Ode Idanre is set as the Major Township with vast Population and Land Area, the others has always been recognized by the inhabitants independently. Idanre major food is mixed okro soup and pounded yam (common in the state).

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18/12/2021

Latest celebrity couple Adedimeji Lateefji and Mo Bimpe

12/12/2021

The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, is dead.

Sources close to the monarch at the palace told our correspondent that the 95-year-old traditional ruler died on Sunday morning(today).

This was corroborated by two other highly placed sources in the town.

He said, “It is true that Baba has passed on. It happened this morning but it has not been announced officially.

“He lived a good life and left many good legacies. The palace will soon announce it.”

He was born on May 27, 1926, in Ogbomoso to Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Olori Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi

May His Gentle soul rest in peace

20/07/2021

Yoruba activist, Sunday ADEYEMO, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic in an attempt to flee to Germany

09/07/2021

In 1946, Miss E A Adebonojo (from Ijebu-Ode, Yoruba Land, Western Nigeria) points to a map she has drawn on the blackboard showing Yoruba country in Nigeria, during a geography lesson at Marlborough Senior Girls School, Isleworth. According to the original caption, Miss Adebonojo has taken teacher training at the United Missionary College, Ibadan, and has taught at a girls' boarding school. She has won the Nigerian Teacher's Higher Elementary Certificate and is taking a year's general training course. Colonial Students in Great Britain - Students at University of London Institute of Education, London, England, UK. (Photo: UK Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer/
Nigeriaoutside)
©Oldnaija. HISTORY AND PROPHETIC TEACHING

07/06/2021

Before the arrival of the western calendar, Yorubas used a lunar calendar called 'Kójódá' (meaning May the Day be clear or seen). The Yoruba year begins June 3rd of the Gregorian year to June 2nd the following year. The traditional calendar had a 4 day week, 7 week month, and 12 month year. The four days were dedicated to the following Orisas:

Day 1: Ojó Obatala Dedicated to Obatala
Day 2: Ojó Orunmila/Ifa Dedicated to Orunmila
Day 3: Ojó Ogun Dedicated to Ogun
Day 4: Ojó Sango/Oya Dedicated to Sango

According to a Yoruba scholar, Remi-Niyi Alaran who designed the Yoruba calendar, the Gregorian year 2021 AD is the 10,063rd year of Yoruba records of time. This time is measured in Ìshéjú Aaya (seconds), Ìshéjú (minutes), wákàtí (hours), Ojó (Days), Òsè (weeks), Osù (months) and Odún (years).

With the British colonial and European cultural invasions, came the need to reconcile with the Gregorian calendar, so Yoruba people began to measure time in Seven days a week and 52 weeks a year as opposed to the traditional four days a week. Which are namely:

Ojó Àíkú : Sunday
Ojó Ajé : Monday
Ojó Ìsegun : Tuesday
Ojó Rírú/Ojóru : Wednesday
Ojó Rubo/Ojobo : Thursday
Ojo Eti: Friday
Ojo Àbámeta : Saturday

The Month names in Yoruba which begins in the Gregorian month of June are:

Òkúdú : June
Agemo: July
Ògún : August
Owewe : September
Òwawa : October
Belu : November
Òpé : December
Sere : January
Erele : February
Erena : March
Igbe : April
Èbíbí : May

So officially we are in a Yorùbá new year of 10,063rd. Akú Odún oo gbogbo omo Oodua ní tilé toko

01/04/2021

Orunmila was asked one day when he was about the age of 235 years on his secret to long life, he looked on at his audience and said:
Do not be afraid of Death.
Do not do things that kills you.
Do not wish for others to Die.
Do not do things that kills them.
Do not be certain of tomorrow.
Do not stop making plans for the future.
Do not worry over what time is controlling.
Do not leave things to chances.
Do not deprive yourself of the pleasures of life.
Do not live for pleasure only.
Do not wish for a long life.
Do not stop doing what would be life long.
Do not call Ifa a liar.
Do not call Esu evil.
Do not call Sango short tempered.
Do not call Ogun blood sucker.
Do not kick against your Ancestors.
Do not disrespect your mother or neglect your father.
Do not stay in one place for too long.
Do not move around aimlessly.
Do not be too wise in your own eyes.
Do not stop gaining wisdom from the fools.
Do not ignore the voice of nature.
It will tell you when your days draws near and you can negotiate if you are ready to end it.
You always have a choice with the Universe.
But these choices are for those with the understanding of times and seasons.
May the good things in life happen in your favor today.
Aṣẹ

29/03/2021

Oluwo of iwo kingdom visit Alafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye , Oba Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III 29th of march 2021

23/02/2021

Meet the youngest king in Yoruba land Who is 17year of age.

His Royal majesty (HRM), IBA Adeyeoba Olojede Adekoy
, Akinghare II. The 45th Onims Arujale of Okeluse Kingdom. Info State

24/01/2021

ORI

Who or what is Ori?

Ori is an individual’s first and most important Orisa. Ori is symbolically our physical human head. Ori also refers to our spiritual identity and physical personality.

Ori is connected to us when we choose our destiny or when our destiny is chosen as a result of Olodumare’s specific purpose for our Ori. Some Ori’s destiny is to lead, some others to follow, some others to create and some others to destroy. It’s just their Ori’s destiny.

Ori determines our character, unique abilities, our relationships, our children, our health and even our wealth. Ori determines our earthly journey, what and who we are or experience in our lifetime.
Ori is your first friend and your best friend. Ori is your guide, protector and will lead you in all situations. Your Ori is your ‘ride or die‘. 24/7.
Ori makes sure our human destiny is fulfilled. Nothing can happen in our lives before it’s appointed time and without our Ori.

Ori will make you be at the right place at the right time, right down to the right coloured clothing where your destiny can take its path and be fulfilled.
It is of great importance to take good care of your Ori and to develop an intimate relationship to enable you to have control over your life and over your manifestations.

A person who respects, cares and values their Ori, by maintaining a spiritually healthy relationship will have a very harmonious, eventful and fulfilling life.
Ori o, Ori o, je kin se temi
Ori o, Ori o, je ki temi di re.
Ase o.

18/01/2021

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III ,gift popular Yoruba praise signer Ajobiewe a Car

17/01/2021

OONI OGUNWUSI PAYS HISTORIC VISIT TO ALAAFIN ADEYEMI III

It is 5 years today in the history that Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja ll,
paid a historic visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll, who celebrated his 45th
coronation anniversary.
The visit by Ooni was said to be unique as he became the first Ife monarch to visit the Alaafin since 1937.
The visit was equally said to be exceptional, especially with the rivalry over supremacy that existed between the Alaafin and Ogunwusi successor, Oba Okunade Sijuade.
About 100 Yoruba traditional rulers witnessed the historic visit, at the Methodist Church, Apaara, Oyo, where the thanksgiving to mark the anniversary of the Alaafin’s coronation was held.
There were mixed feelings among those who celebrated with Alaafin after it was announced that the new Ooni had reached Oyo to celebrate with Alaafin.
Ogunwusi arrived at the church to the warm embrace of the Alaafin, who shook hands with him as the congregation watched and expressed admiration for the historic union.
Speaking on the visit, Alaafin said it was the first by any Ife monarch since 1937. He also said that although he did not enjoy cordial relationship with the past Ife monarch, he related well with the other Yoruba obas, while also commending the Ooni’s move to reconcile all Yoruba obas under a strong umbrella.
May your reign be long, Ooni. I am happy with Ooni Ogunwusi’s moves to unite all Yoruba Obas .
This special visit was done last in March 1937, that was the first time the kings in Yorubaland met in Oyo town and today history was made with the visit of Arole Oodua Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and I feel delighted to host you and to reassure you that I will be ready to work with you.
I have a tight relationship with Ooni Adesoji Aderemi and I did not want to relent my bound with any Ooni of Ife that assumed the post but everybody has his own little differences_ He added
On his part, Oba Ogunwusi said he recognised the place of Oyo monarch in Yoruba history, adding that a new dawn had fallen on Yoruba monarchs and the people.
He said “It is a new dawn for all Yoruba sons and daughters around the globe… I am here today though not invited but as the Arole Oduduwa, the onus is on me to felicitate with all sons and daughters wherever they are and to show my solidarity for any of them.
I am ready to damn any consequences or insinuations from anywhere; my mission here is to preach peace among nations of Yoruba both home and abroad and I am ready to work with Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Olayiwola Adeyemi to project the unity and love which we believe is existing in days of our forefathers.
After the service, the two monarchs had a private discussion in the inner chamber of the palace for about 20 minutes.

15/01/2021

The Original Yorùbá Word For Wife Is Aya Not Ìyàwó.

Did you know that the original word for wife in the Yorùbá language is AYA and not IYAWO? The latter is quite commonly used nowadays than the former. I would take you through how Iyawo came about from Odù Ifá Ogbè -Yọ́nú [OGBÈ -ÒGÚNDÁ]
Inú bíbí kò da ǹ kan fún ni, (Anger will not give you anything)
Sùúrù ni baba Ìwà, (Patience is the best form of behaviour)
Àgbà tó ni sùúrù, (Elderly that has patience)
oun gbogbo lóní, (he has got everything)
Adífá fún Ọ̀rúnmìlà, (cast divination for Òrúnmìlà BA)
Baba ń lọ re fẹ́ Ìyà, (He was going to marry SUFFERING )
Tí ńṣe ọmọ Olú Ìwó, (the first child of the King Of Iwo)
Ǹjẹ́ Ìyà kan Ìyà kàn, (Suffering, the suffering)
Tí Ọ̀rúnmìlà jẹ níwó ló wa d'aya, (the suffering that Ọ̀rúnmìlà experienced at Iwo became his wife)
Iya kan Iya kan lo wa d'iyawo, (suffering became Wife)

STORY :
Wúrà who was at the phase of choosing a spouse was faced with the task of selecting the most suitable one for herself, she was the first child and the daughter of the King of Iwo (A Yoruba town).
Òrìṣà like Sàngó, Ògún, and other known male Òrìṣà went to Iwo to seek her hand in marriage. Wura mistreated them, Wura was very rude and uncouth. She meted the worst behaviour one can think of onto her suitors.
Every one of them failed to accomplish the prospect of marrying her because they could not withstand her behaviour, they all abandoned their mission on their first day, that was how tough Wura was. However, when it was Ọ̀rúnmìlà turn before he set for Iwo, he sought wisdom from Olódùmarè through Ifá. He was duly informed that no matter the treatment Wura might subject him to, he must not react accordingly, he should have patience and lots of endurance. He was highly warned to expect humiliation from Wúrà but must not be provoked.
When Ọ̀rúnmìlà got to Iwo, Wúrà looked at him scornfully, she did not welcome him, she hissed at him, called Ọ̀rúnmìlà all sorts of name, she did not even give Ọ̀rúnmìlà any food or entertained him. Ọ̀rúnmìlà just ignored her attitudes. The first day, the second day, till about the seventh day. To cap it all, Wúrà took Ọ̀rúnmìlà Ọpọ́n -Ifá [divination board] and used it as firewood, she took Ọ̀rúnmìlà Pouch [Àpò Ominijekun] from him. This angered Ọ̀rúnmìlà greatly but he still conducted himself alright. He refused to react to her behaviour having been warned of the consequences of not heeding advice.
In the long run, the King, Oluwo noticed that Orunmila was humble and well behaved, he was amazed that Ọ̀rúnmìlà did not react or show any sign of anger towards his daughter despite the humiliation. Ọ̀rúnmìlà behaviour assured him that he would take good care of Wura his daughter if she becomes his wife. All along, unknowingly, Wura's behaviour had been a test for all the prospective suitors. The King eventually summoned Ọ̀rúnmìlà and handed Wura over to him as his wife and he divided his property into two. He gave Ọ̀rúnmìlà half of it, Ọ̀rúnmìlà thus became rich and had Wúrà as his wife.
Upon Ọ̀rúnmìlà arrival back home, his people welcomed him enthusiastically for his accomplished task, they asked for some details of his new wife, his answer was direct: Iya-ti-mo-je- ni-Iwo (the result of my indignation at Iwo town). This eight-syllable word, "Iya-ti-mo-je- ni-Iwo" became known as Iya-Iwo, and now Iyawo.

©Adeleke Olusegun Olaoluwa.

02/01/2021

IWURE OWURO
verse under ejiogbe or ogbe meji:
Orunmila koo fi yedenu
Koo fi de kun
Ko fi yede gbogbo ara
Ifa koo seti were
Orunmila koo ro wale aye
Ki o jebo nan I fin
Ko o je ru o da
Ifa jee a saye re
Ki ire yi o dode orun gbure gbure bayi ifa
A difa fun igbin nla ti o jele ti o ni ku
Igbin jele , omo awo
Igbin jele e si ku mo
Igbin jele omo awo
Jee won gbo
Ki won to bayi ifa

Translation under ejiogbe

Orunmila calmly hear our supplications
Merciful accepts our prayers
Compassionayely receive our desire
Give full attention to our request
Orunmila we ask you to descend on Earth
Accept our sacrifice
Grant our desire and needs
Grant us happiness in life
Let our prayer ascend to the highest heaven
Thus declare ifa to the Giant Snail
Anything you eat , even the sand of the Earth
Shall make you live long
Devotees and disciples of ifa are Giant Snail with absolute patient to live long
That eat poison and live long
Bless all good and faithful devotees with long life , sound health and victory
Ase
Aalafia.

24/12/2020

ESU IS NOT SATAN

To the Yorùbá People, Èṣù is one of the many Irúnmọlẹ̀/Òrìṣà that Elédùmarè designated to enhance and transform mankind towards a higher purpose of physical and spiritual fulfillment. It is worthy of note that Èṣù, is not in any way the rebellious angel that was evicted/rejected in some judeochristian Heaven.
Èṣù, in the Yorùbá Cosmos administers deserving justice albeit unbiased. It is save to say that Èṣù has the eye of all that's said and done and is in no mood to compromise. Its definitely not farfetched to say that Èṣù is the "enforcer of the will of Olódùmarè".
Èṣù is definitely not the "Satan" or "Shaitan", according to the Bible and Quran respectively, that was expelled for being an erring angel.
Just to reiterate, channeling and appeasing Èṣù is very crucial to almost, if not all spiritual matters of offerings and sacrifices as Èṣù knows how to relay our supplications to the appropriate spiritual quarters... He's the cog in the wheel of our efforts to become better persons in mind and body, Èṣù ọlá Ìlú, Ìbà oo.
It is a wrong interpretation to accept the belief and perspectives of many who claim that Èṣù is Satan.
This travesty of ascribing a very wrong label to Èṣù informs a major part of the annual "Walk For Èṣù" (Èṣù is Not Satan) on December 24.
The fact remains that Èṣù, like other Òrìṣà as well simply have no English names, where then did Satan suddenly become Èṣù and vice versa?
It is only right to set the record straight for as long as it takes, that Èṣù is not Satan, before the colonialists came with foreign religions, Ìṣẹ̀ṣe was all we had.

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15/12/2020

A WHITE WEDDING IS A TRADITIONAL WEDDING that ORIGINATED IN GREAT BRITAIN.

As you might have guessed, the term white wedding emanated when Queen Victoria decides to wear white lace at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840.
Before Queen Victoria, Royal brides infused a plethora of colors in their wedding dresses. Colors such as Blue, Yellow, Black, Grey, and red were often used.
As the account of Queen Victoria's dress spread across Europe and the Atlantic, elites followed the trend. Due to the difficulty of laundry at this time, It became a symbol of wealth to wear a White wedding dressing.
Etiquette books elevated what began from a woman who decided to wear a white dress at her wedding, to make it a sign of purity and virtue.
The practice spread to Africa through colonization and slavery. Today, an average Christianised African doesn't feel complete if they haven't done a White wedding. It's only Africans who do two traditional weddings.
They do the African-traditional wedding based on their tribes, then go-ahead to do the British-traditi
onal wedding.
Some people go as far as incurring debt to have both weddings.
This might sound or look trivial, but if you think deeply, you will understand where many of our problems began.
Because of disastrous social engineering, we prefer everything foreign to what we have. That is why we have been unable to develop our people and our continent.
If we truly desire freedom, this is the best time to overturn this program of self-hate and begin to appreciate everything we have. Every second count.
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