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| The Okun People Of Nigeria by ebbymayox(op): 9:01am On Jul 02, 2023 |
#africa #yoruba #documentary There have been many misconceptions regarding the cultural identity of the Okun people. This is as a result of inadequate historical documentation of the Okun people. Many people believe that the Okuns are not "true" Yoruba, and in some regions of Nigeria, particularly the North, they are seen as Northerners who have no ties to the "core" Yoruba in Southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. On the basis of languages and oral traditions, this video seeks to showcase the Yoruba ancestry of the Okun people. Video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVk_2NgdZBQ #documentary #mbdocumentary #nigeria #yoruba #okun #africa
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| Re: The Okun People Of Nigeria by Jogs1900: 9:24am On Jul 02, 2023 |
I think the Okuns have similar culture with the Ekitis. |
| Re: The Okun People Of Nigeria by ebbymayox(op): 9:31am On Jul 02, 2023 |
Jogs1900:Very correct. And we have some in northern axis of Ekiti state as you approach leave Omuo. |
| Re: The Okun People Of Nigeria by Depriest2020: 11:58am On Jul 02, 2023 |
Na Okun people full NAF headquarters, and NAF base airport road, Abuja. Very nice people. 1 Like |
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