Ilaje44:

Cher Madame, je ne parle Francaise par ditout. Je parle seulement un peu. Ma Lange il y a: Ilaje, Yoruba, Allemand et Anglais.

lol I can't speak much o. Impressive.

Wetin be Allemand?

Aareonakakanfo:

Iya Agba join me in saying Amen

No.

For the love of God......

Yet....they're still called Nigerians.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/1065587_644700_365558383550156_2050087749_n_jpg00772280e865266293f3be5a11837cc6


Yoruba people in Nigeria that don't teach Yoruba kids our language, what a shame on you....

quimicababes:


For whatever reasons many Black people think to be civilized is to abandon their indigenous cultures.The issues affecting Yorubas aren't unique to them only but to other black groups.Personally I think Yorubas should be congratulated for giving up a better fight than other groups who have totally lost it.DAWN have recognized these issues and are trying to revitalize the culture...the issue is if they will get support from Yoruba elites.

I am not Yoruba btw but I am a Trinidadian.Those orisha folks are signing up here in Trinidad to learn Yoruba...one even had her little 7 year old who signed up...an entire family signed up.I remember when I went to a presentation about a community that descended from Dahomey still holding onto certain aspects of the culture here in Trinidad...I met quite a few folks who are into Yoruba culture.One lady self eyes lit up when she was talking about Yoruba men whilst she was studying at Ile Ife. One of Trinidad's best artists Leroy Clarke practices Orisha....just about a few months ago they inaugurated a local Orisha Performing Company of Trinidad and Tobago here in honour of one our artists name Ella Andall who is well known here and she herself is into Orisha.My point is only Yorubas can encourage pride in their culture.The culture some of these folks look down upon...some diaspora folks are hungering to get closer to.Yorubas ought to be very proud about their culture.

Btw Yoruba culture most certainly will not die with the isese folks....as for the rest....only them can speak for themselves.

Woah that is cool!


I just Checked a Trinidad University website and they have a Yoruba department. I didn't even know about this.

Wowwwww


http://sta.uwi.edu/fhe/cll/courses_yoruba.asp

Kenya is an IT-Hub

What do you expect when everyone is investing in Lagos and not elsewhere?

It's central and not dispersed.

Aareonakakanfo:




Ki n de wa sooto o, that wasn't directed at you.They know themselves.[b]Even though you enjoy going back and forth on those biafran threads, you still contribute here all the time and your presence is crucial.And before i forget quimicababes.please take this kiss once more.you be sabinus [/b]

I do, they help me pass my mornings....

Aareonakakanfo:
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Ilekeh that last part seems weird to me.we no dey primary school na ewo ni proverb,riddle,stories and jokes I don't think there's anyone here below 20.we're all adults.

I'm back!

The last part was offered by someone else and I think it's a great addition. Our engagement and interaction shouldn't be limited to development. Infact we can even help revive some cultures here. i.e An Oriki competition.

Grandpa, we know you're beyond 20.....sugbon of us in our 20s want some forms of engagement. How can you say Yoruba proverb is irrelevant? Or historical yoruba stories like Ijapa ati Erin? This kinda stories are important.

^^^ Let us all iron out this issure right now....

superstar1...iwo nko?

[size=14pt]How can we make Yoruba Hour better?
[/size]

1. Have topics ready
We need to know which topics are going to be discussed. By doing that, we set a goal and determine it's conclusion by 10pm. Topics can range from the DAWN project to Yoruba interest to ongoing developments in Yorubaland.

2. Advertise Yoruba hour
If we're really serious about Yoruba Hour, we need to invite as many Yoruba and friends of Yorubas as possible.

3. Be our brother's keeper
This is seriously lacking in Yorubaland. Why? How? And what can we do to change it?

4. Notify other users when the Hour approaches
We think they'll remember, but.......

5. Prioritize your time on NL
Yoruba Hour vs other NL threads

6. Be ready to translate for English-speaking Yorubas
i.e shym3x and Laudate

7. Entertainment Segment
Have a session like "Tani mo o" an entertaining segment where we can improve our knowledge of Yoruba riddles, proverbs, stories, and jokes

My issue here is those who spend 90% of their time on biafran threads and only show up maybe once in a week are the ones who have the most complaints.I try as much as possible to make everyone here comfortable but i don't like it when people just complain and suddenly disappear.

Lol

See yab. You really sound like an old professor. Oya no vex, some of us will refocus.

pazienza:

Someone already did. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/omoigui-at-80-i-made-them-pay-for-claiming-i-removed-oil-wells-from-ondo-to-bendel/

is this the only source? sure there should be more from someone [like you] making claims.

BRB

For anyone who cares, JCP is a big department store in America....

[size=14pt]​JC Penny collaborates with Nigerian designer, Duro Olowu[/size]

JC Penny recently announced a collaboration with Nigerian-born, London-based designer, Duro Olowu on a limited edition capsule collection which will be available online at jcp.com and in most stores. It was also confirmed in a tweet via Twitter. The collection according to Duro Olowu will retail from $10 to $100 during the months of March through to May 2013 and is designed for anyone between the ages of 18 to 80.

Nigerian-born and London raised fashion designer Duro Olowu will be featured as a limited edition designer at J.C. Penny's come March 2013. Known as the "Mix Print Monster" and a designer favorite among celebrities and dignitaries such as Michelle Obama, Duro Olowu's wonderful prints will now be at J.C. Penny for less.

Oluwo told InStyle.com, " This collection is for anyone, from 18 to 80... Everything has a flattering element, whether you mix prints or pull out one piece and keep it simple. I've always tried to give a woman a sense of inner beauty with joy, and now it's just the right time to make that more democratic."

laudate:


ND!!

Chaiiiiii!!!

How manage?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OObrbNz7EU


I like the Yoruba traditional dance from 7:26