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In the gilded world of Hollywood, royalty is usually fictional, constructed through tiaras, fairy tales, and special effects.
Thousands gathered on Sunday in an ancient town in south-west Nigeria for a spectacular display of culture, colour and ...
By Oluwapelumi OluwayemiFarooq Oreagba, the man who lit up the 2024 Ojude Oba festival with his show-stopping appearance, has once again captivated audiences at the 2025 edition of the iconic Yoruba ...
Professor Akintoye also wrote as follows on the Igbo – Igbo, the external aggressors:”Concerning the attacks from Igbo- Igbo, a tale exists in Yoruba folklore about one of a LATER King’s ...
in projects like “Lemonade” and “Black is King.” Throughout the museum, Yoruba language text is displayed first and foremost, with English translations below, in a smaller font.
“Most of you are doing very well in your chosen endeavours. My Yoruba King, Otisense, the Oba Yoruba of Kano State, is doing well. I see the chairman today, Oba Funtua, doing very well. And many ...
“Kings in Yorubaland don’t adhere to a single religion. No Yoruba king can be exclusively Muslim, Christian, or traditionalist unless the monarch is not truly Yoruba. “A Yoruba monarch must ...
No Yoruba king can be exclusively Muslim, Christian, or traditionalist. Unless the monarch is not truly Yoruba. “A Yoruba monarch must participate in all religious practices. Whether it’s the ...
In Seven Doors, Akpotha portrays the role of an Igbo queen married to a Yoruba king (played by Femi Adebayo), bringing to life a tale of kingship, kinship, family, love, betrayal, and restitution.
A South Carolina man who was recognized as the king of an African village was stabbed on Monday (July 29) later succumbing to the wounds. Police have arrested the suspect but details are still ...
She was bestowed the traditional Yoruba name 'Adetokunbo' by the Olowo of Owo, the Yoruba King of Owo, and has since spoken about receiving the honour in a letter. The Duchess of Sussex stated ...