Archives Tag: Yorubas
Owambe, Wild Partying and Being Happy-Go-Lucky
April 19, 2022
Owambe is a Yoruba word which slowly crept into the sociology of most urbanised Nigerians. The Ijebus are especially known for their love for wanting to celebrate every single thing with a party. At owambe-type events, it is typical to see guests who don’t mind dancing like crazy to music by rare and expensive local … Continue reading Owambe, Wild Partying and Being Happy-Go-Lucky
By adedoyin
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekuru
April 19, 2022
Nigeria, a country rich in cultural diversity and ethnic groups is also home to amazing cuisines. The Yorubas, predominantly found in the Southwestern part of Nigeria, are well-known for their love for food and culinary. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes another yummy food from the Yorubas known as Ekuru. Ekuru … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekuru
By chinwe
Do You Know Why This Instrument is Called the ‘Talking Drum’?
April 19, 2022
The talking drum is a percussion instrument particularly popular with Fuji and Juju music and other music genres associated with Yoruba culture. It is so called because its pitch and sound can be modulated to imitate the tone and prosody of human speech. It can be used by a skilled drummer to practically imitate any … Continue reading Do You Know Why This Instrument is Called the ‘Talking Drum’?
How to Prepare Ewa Agoyin
April 19, 2022
The Yorubas enjoy so many natural, healthy native delicacies, and ewa agoyin is one of such. This is one very spicy dish with an extraordinary aroma. Let me take you through an adventure with this Yoruba delicacy. Ingredients: Brown beans Onion Seasoning cube Dried blended crayfish Bell pepper (tatashe) Habanero peppers (atarodo) Palm oil 1 … Continue reading How to Prepare Ewa Agoyin
By chinwe
Interesting Facts About The Ekiti Tribe
April 19, 2022
The people of Ekiti form a homogenous ethnic group among the large Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Although the Ekiti-speaking people can be found in towns such as Ondo, Akure, Akoko, Ijare, Ilara-Mokin, and Igbara-ole, they exclusively inhabit Ekiti State, one of the 36 states in the country. Ekiti is culturally bound by Igbomina to the … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Ekiti Tribe
Did You Know: Ijebu-Ode Was Coined From The Name Of Two People
April 19, 2022
Ijebu-Ode is one of the Ijebu towns in Ogun State, Nigeria. It is, in fact, the second largest city in Ogun State just behind Abeokuta, with a population of people estimated at 222,653 in 2007, as well as one of the most popular and leading local governments in the state. The city is located 110 … Continue reading Did You Know: Ijebu-Ode Was Coined From The Name Of Two People
