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Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by youngram: 6:32am On Apr 12, 2017 |
Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's. 1. They Lead In Education If you don't know that Wole Soyinka is Africa's first Nobel Prize for Literature winner, then you are a learner. No other Nigerian has ever won this award. In science and tech, Engr Ayodele Awojobi remains Nigeria's greatest ever. Google about him to confirm. In Medicine, Nigeria's best medical student ever is Victor Olalusi, having graduated from a Russian university with a perfect score of 5.0 CGPA, first of its kind in world's history. He had previously had best WASSCE result in Nigeria in 2004 and highest post utme score in OAU. In Law, you know Gani Fawehinmi, Femi Falana and others. The best universities in Nigeria are located in the Southwest. UI is incomparable, you know. Ogun State has the highest number of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The best private universities are owned by Yoruba's and situated in the southwest- Covenant, Landmark, Afe Babalola e.t.c 2. They Lead in Entertainment Music is now big business in Nigeria. Historically, the greatest African musician who ever lived was Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The world's greatest award in music is the Grammy Award. The only two Nigerian musicians ever nominated for the Grammy are Femi Kuti and Sunny Ade. None from other tribes. Even the MOBO, top black music award, has been dominated by acts like Tuface, 9ice, D'banj, Wizkid and Davido, from Nigeria. Only Tubaba is the non-Yoruba here. Every artiste now tries to sing in Yoruba e.g. Chidinma and Flavour- Ololufe, Psquare- E je A Jo, etc. Yoruba's rule the Nigerian music world. In movies, Omotola remains the most celebrated having been listed in TIMES magazine of 2013 as one of the most influential human beings on earth, a feat her close competitor, Genevieve is yet to achieve. 3. They Lead in Leadership/Politics Obasanjo was for many years the most powerful person in Nigerian politics. He remains the first person to have ruled Nigeria as both military and civilian president. Since the 2011 general elections, the most influential person has been Bola Tinubu. Historically, the most celebrated Nigerian politician ever is M.K.O Abiola. Do you know that Odumegwu Ojukwu greatly respected Obafemi Awolowo during the civil war? he said this ''one day, the Yoruba nation will tear apart from Nigeria without firing a single shot. And it will be through Awo's legacy.'' 4. They Lead in Religion The largest church in Nigeria is the RCCG, founded and led by a Yoruba. MFM, Deeper Life, Gospel Faith etc are all founded and led by Yorubas. Have you been to SCOAN? people troop into that church from all over the world, even professors and people who are more educated and exposed. 5. They Rule The Social Media The largest blog in Nigeria is Nairaland, founded and led by Seun Osewa. 6. The Southwest Is The Business Centre of Nigeria. Lagos still remain centre of business. These are just noted points but you are free to add or correct the above points through comment box below. SOURCE: www.naijaram.com/2017/04/shocking-facts-you-dont-know-about.html?m=1 2 Likes
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Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Edemaya: 6:50am On Apr 12, 2017 |
U try |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Godfullsam(m): 6:55am On Apr 12, 2017 |
Tribal e-war loading. The children of hatred from the other side will infect this thread soon. Only God knows why there is rivalry between Afonja and Biafra. |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Florblu(f): 7:14am On Apr 12, 2017 |
Oh yes! You know right? It is audible to the deaf and obvious to the blind ProudlyAfonja |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Nobody: 7:30am On Apr 12, 2017 |
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Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Olu317(m): 11:11am On Apr 12, 2017 |
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Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by sotall(m): 12:08am On Apr 14, 2017 |
For your small mind @ OP.. |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by sotall(m): 12:10am On Apr 14, 2017 |
For your small mind @ OP... |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Olu317(m): 7:21am On Apr 14, 2017 |
sotall:where are you from? It is better you park well and enjoy your glance so that you won't mess up yourself. OK, let me hit you more. Yoruba man(Samuel Ajayi crowther) was the first to translate the English Bible to his local language Yoruba man(Bola Ajala) was the first African to travel round the world with motorbike. Yoruba man(Olusegun Obasanjo) was first man in Africa to hand over power to civilian govt when he a military head of state Yoruba man (Moshood Abiola) was the first to singlehandedly assist Confederation of African Football(CAF) Yoruba woman (Sade Adu) was the first to win Grammy in Nigeria Yoruba man(Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel)known as SEAL was the first man in Nigeria to Grammy Yoruba man(Kelvin Olusola) is the first Nigerian to win Grammy in Accapela category in the 57th edition (still hot) Yoruba man was (Chief Adeyemi Lawson) was the only man in Nigeria, who built Water treatment plant at AGBARA ESTATE. Yoruba man(Teslim Balogun) known as thunder Balogun was the first Nigerian to play football abroad Yoruba man (Ayodele Awojobi) was the first Nigerian that built a autonov 1 in 1970s What is AUTONOV1 Autonov 1 is the name given to the auto mobile nov elty that was created sometime in the 1970s, by making a once regular motor vehicle engine able to run in both the forward and backward directions, utilizing all four pre-existing gears in whichever direction. A second steering wheel was introduced at the back, with a central revolving chair to effect the driver's switch-over position. Purpose of design Its inventor, the late engineering professor Ayodele Awojobi , imagined the advantage of the invention in such a situation as when a motor vehicle drives forward into a cul-de-sac and needs to make a fast, backward retreat. Emergency evacuation procedures or war-time situations exemplify this. CHECK THE MEANING OF “CUL-DE-SAC" Do Yoruba really need anybody's patronage? We lead others follow. Enjoy the history lesson! 1 Like
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Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Olu317(m): 7:27am On Apr 14, 2017 |
youngram:@ OP, YOU ARE SAFE , MAN . YORUBAS, GOT YOUR BACK . ENEMIES WILL RUN AND LEAVE THIS THREAD IN DISARRAY.. 1 Like |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by agadez007(m): 1:15pm On Apr 14, 2017 |
If this was a thread to celebrate Igbo greatness,shildren of hate from Ibada and osogbo and obomosho will rush in and start screaming "ibo and shest beating" and other curse words I dont wanna be a kill-joy but Igbo is the most used language in Naija songs/movies today ask around,many use chai,chineke meh without even knowing its igbo,9ice uses Obum na ekwu,kswitch and his brother d'banj sang a full song in Igbo language Skuki used igbo chorus for their 'e passi go' single ft phyno |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Mazeltovscotty(m): 11:19am On Apr 15, 2017 |
Yorubas are lazy. No offence |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by Nobody: 7:26pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Op, I really want to know your motive behind this....If it's just to applaud their achievements, then I must commend you....If it's to denigrate other tribes,I'm sorry to say it sounds appalling....Anyways, I'm a proud omo Oodua.... |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by AkinPhysicist: 2:39am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by AkinPhysicist: 2:39am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Re: Shocking Facts You Don't Know About Yoruba's || Www.naijaram.com by AkinPhysicist: 2:39am On Apr 16, 2017 |
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