While some argued that the Alaafin disrespected the Ooni, who is acknowledged to be the spiritual head of the Yoruba race, ...

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, former governors Olusegun Mimiko and Gbenga Daniel, on Saturday, extolled the ...

By Temidayo Akinsuyi This article was necessitated by the events that took place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, when the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo refused to stand up to greet the Ooni of Ife, Oba ...

Sacred forests have long been shielded from destruction by their communities. Recognition of that reality is growing in ...

Yoruba batik, the traditional Nigerian textile art, is famous for its colorful patterns and detail. The craft is all about ...

The Yoruba traditional wedding is always a beautiful and exciting event, whether done elaborately or not. It is always a special occasion; the custom has been existing for centuries.  The ...

and a firm commitment to building a better future for the Yoruba people. In an impassioned address delivered on Sunday, Prof. Akintoye warned against the spread of Nigeria’s socio-political and ...

Today, icon of Akure Kingdom in Ondo State, foremost Yoruba leader and one of the major twines holding together the Yoruba nation, Baba Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, clocks 99 years on earth. Born on May ...

“Baba, throughout his life, defended the rights of the people and was committed to the interest of the Yoruba race. He sustained the legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo by consistently advocating ...

ODUNDE was created in 1975 by Lois Fernandez. The festival attracts UP TO 500,000 people annually and is the largest African ...

This cultural initiative aims to preserve and promote the rich oral traditions of the Yoruba people by showcasing the art of storytelling, a vital part of Yoruba heritage passed down through ...

It functions as a crucial pilgrimage site, drawing Yoruba people from across Nigeria and the diaspora who seek connection with their heritage and spiritual roots. The Grove’s significance ...