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Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Nobody: 2:15am On Jan 10, 2012
alj harem:

yep both but not perfectly though

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wow that's awesome!! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too!! smiley
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Nobody: 2:17am On Jan 10, 2012
Hope4pple:

I'm amazed at how people get so riled about a post that's clearly divisive.

BTW, I'm Yoruba on my paternal side, and Benin on my maternal side (I speak both languages); I see myself as Nigerian because that's the only way forward.

You're Yoruba point blank. Dont be disrespectful to your father's culture. Your paternal side determines your ethnicity (Yoruba).

As of right now, Nigeria is garbage. So dont wish bad things unto yourself.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Hope4pple: 9:16am On Jan 10, 2012
Ileke-IdI:

You're Yoruba point blank. Dont be disrespectful to your father's culture. Your paternal side determines your ethnicity (Yoruba).

As of right now, Nigeria is garbage. So dont wish bad things unto yourself.

Seriously! You're kidding right?

How the hell does appreciating both my father's and mother's culture mean I'm being disrespectful to my father's culture.

If tomorrow I chose to pledge allegiance to the United States and not Nigeria (because the country is filled with people who can't think logically) , what you think does not freaking matter!!!
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by dlimelite: 6:49pm On Jan 19, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFYZ3KHEXYI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2w3cOyvPjA&feature=related


>This is a White American women speaking Ijinle Yoruba. The other video even shows her in Lagos speaking it to other Nigerians. Just to prove that Yoruba is out there and spoken by others not just by Nigerians. She even gave herself a Yoruba name Titilayo.

>I'm not saying Yoruba or any other Nigerian tribe is more influenced. The hell with that. For you cant say what you dont really %100 know

>Who said Yorubas are only in the U.K and dont travel any where else? Like I said dont say what you dont %100 know esp. if you havnt took a tour everywhere in the world. Yorubas are also flooded in the U.S of A.
>Overall its mostly Ibos and Yorubas that mostly travel abroad. It just depends on where you live, that you will find them. Cuz the area that I live is flooded with Yorubas, than Ibos. Most Nigerians live down Southern U.S, such as Georgia, Virginia, NC, Boston, Texas, Florida
(I guess its cuz were used to hot weather) grin and others live in Northern areas such as Chicago, NY, NJ, Maryland to DC, & Philly and other areas, like Cali, Arizona & Seattle. I know cuz I talk to Nigerians on facebook grin grin grin cool


And No, Not all Nigerian musicians put Yoruba in their music. You cant generalize ALL. Some do, but not ALL. There are some musicians that do put some yoruba in their music. P-square in Omoge Mi, 2face Idibia- some parts of his songs esp. Only Me, Samklef & D' Prince in Molowo Noni, Bracket- Ada Owerri video, the first 20 secs they sing a yoruba intro. Bracket- Maronumo. And etc.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 7:20pm On Feb 02, 2012
My respects to all.
I am a foreigner and do not want to participate in an internal discussion. Respect all the languages ​​of Africa, but as for South and Central America, I agree that the Yoruba is the most widespread. Of course this in no way implies value judgments.
Also in many countries Kikongo root words (if I remember correctly Angola) that have become part of everyday Spanish language.
I understand the explanation of this interest in Yoruba language originates in the rich traditions of the Yoruba left in these countries, and we must not forget that historically, the last despicable traffic of slaves brought to America were mostly made just for Yoruba , and the declared freedom for slaves in the great majority of countries quickly, the Yoruba had yet to clarify its language and traditions, so it was possible to maintain, very unlike other ethnic groups.
I hope I have offended anyone, this is not my intention, just trying to make a contribution.
Kind regards to all the brothers on the forum.

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Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by ektbear: 7:48pm On Feb 02, 2012
^-- No offense taken.

Welcome to this forum.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by HighChief4(m): 2:01am On Feb 03, 2012
Ptolomeus:

My respects to all.
I am a foreigner and do not want to participate in an internal discussion. Respect all the languages ​​of Africa, but as for South and Central America, I agree that the Yoruba is the most widespread. Of course this in no way implies value judgments.
Also in many countries Kikongo root words (if I remember correctly Angola) that have become part of everyday Spanish language.
I understand the explanation of this interest in Yoruba language originates in the rich traditions of the Yoruba left in these countries, and we must not forget that historically, the last despicable traffic of slaves brought to America were mostly made just for Yoruba , and the declared freedom for slaves in the great majority of countries quickly, the Yoruba had yet to clarify its language and traditions, so it was possible to maintain, very unlike other ethnic groups.
I hope I have offended anyone, this is not my intention, just trying to make a contribution.
Kind regards to all the brothers on the forum.

Tunde, nice contribution
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by amor4ce(m): 3:34am On Feb 03, 2012
Yoruba people are found not just in Nigeria but in Ghana, Togo and Benin as well. This would account for the high numbers of the speakers of the language amongst those who were carried away as slaves and their descendants. The Ewe are Yoruba and the Yoruba are Ewe; the proof can be seen in the Ifa divination which the Ewe also practice. The Defoid/Yoruboid languages refers to that spoken by peoples who say they came from Ile-Ife. The Yoruboid language group is said to include the Yoruba (Edekiri) languages/dialects and Igala language. The Igala say that the Yoruba and Igala used to be together as a group and that the Yoruba are descendants who migrated westward. Researchers have noted that the both languages are very similar.

The Edekiri languages/dialects spoken across West Africa include and in the diaspora include:

Ede Cabe
Ede Ica
Ede Idaca
Ede Ije
Ede Nago
Ede Nago Kura
Ede Nago Manigiri-Kambole
Ife
Isekiri
Lucumi
Mokole
Ulukwumi
Yoruba

Perhaps the Lucumi speakers in Cuba are descended from Ulukwumi in Delta state.

http://www2.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=edekiri
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 9:31pm On Feb 03, 2012
amor4ce:

The Edekiri languages/dialects spoken across West Africa include and in the diaspora include:

Ede Cabe
Ede Ica
Ede Idaca
Ede Ije
Ede Nago
Ede Nago Kura
Ede Nago Manigiri-Kambole
Ife
Isekiri
Lucumi
Mokole
Ulukwumi
Yoruba

Perhaps the Lucumi speakers in Cuba are descended from Ulukwumi in Delta state.

http://www2.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=edekiri
Dear friend amor4ce
Reading his interesting presentation, I noticed that you separate the Yoruba language of the "Lucumi" languaje. The term "Lucumi" is widely used on the island of Cuba to refer to both the Yoruba language as them. In my work as a researcher, some documents refer to the term "Lucumi" became so used to calling the Yoruba, under which they (the Yoruba) very often used the phrase "Lukumí" that mean something in Yoruba as "my friend".
I clarify that I have no firm basis of Yoruba language and that this comment does not question his claim, but on the contrary, I consider extremely valuable, and that calls into question a misconception.
Promptly let her interesting presentation, I think fair to infer that the word "Lucumi" that are called the Yoruba in Cuba, as well as their worship, rooted in a language (no doubt spoken by them), not in this story that is so strange ,
Thank you very much for your valuable input!

High_Chief:

Tunde, nice contribution
Dear friend High_Chief.
You say you are "en casa" ,
Are you Spanish speaking?
It would be a joy for me to find here someone who also speaks Spanish ,
My respect and thanks for your kindness.

Warm regards to all members!

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Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by HighChief4(m): 11:45pm On Feb 03, 2012
^^^Si hablo espanol, tu? Es usted un hombre o una mujer?
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 10:39pm On Feb 05, 2012
High_Chief:

^^^Si hablo espanol, tu? Es usted un hombre o una mujer?
Que grata sorpresa querido amigo!
Por supuesto que hablo español (usted habrá notado que mis exposiciones son fruto de un pésimo inglés, resultado del uso de un traductor).
Soy hombre; uruguayo y vivo en Montevideo, Uruguay, Sudamérica.
Nunca creí hallar en este foro a alguien que hable español, es una enorme alegría!
Desde ya cuente usted con mi incondcional amistad y quedo a sus órdenes para lo que estime necesario!
Le envío un respetuoso saludo, y mi sincero deseo de mantener un contacto de intercamio de información y reciprocidad.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by amor4ce(m): 1:03am On Feb 06, 2012
The Yoruba-speaking people of Cuba who are called Lucumi just might be the descendants of their fellow Yoruba speakers in Delta state of Nigeria who call themselves and their Yoruba dialect Ulukwumi. Note that some Igbo people on this forum have been trying to claim the Ulukwumi as Igbo.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 4:16pm On Feb 06, 2012
For reasons unknown to me banned from the forum.
In my speeches I've always tried to provide clarity in my humble knowledg, always uin framework of absolute respect. I do not really understand, because is not answered. Please Mr. Moderator some explanation.

amor4ce:

The Yoruba-speaking people of Cuba who are called Lucumi just might be the descendants of their fellow Yoruba speakers in Delta state of Nigeria who call themselves and their Yoruba dialect Ulukwumi. Note that some Igbo people on this forum have been trying to claim the Ulukwumi as Igbo.
Excelente explicación estimado amigo. Esto arroja luz sobre algo que realmente es muy interesante.
Muchas gracias!
High_Chief:

^^^Si hablo espanol, tu? Es usted un hombre o una mujer?
Que gran alegría querido amigo High_Chief!
Es una gran emoción encontrar en este foro alguien que hable español como yo. Como habrá notado mi inglés es muy malo, incluso utilizo traductor, por lo que siempre temo que alguna expresión mia sea mal inerpretada,
Soy hombre; investigador de la cultura africana en general y yorubá en particular.
Quedo a sus gratas órdenes, cuente usted conmigo para lo que estime conveniente, y me interesaría mucho mantener el vínculo.
Un fuerte abrazo de su amigo uruguayo.
Vivo en Montevideo Uruguay, Sudamérica.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 4:59pm On Feb 08, 2012
amor4ce:

The Yoruba-speaking people of Cuba who are called Lucumi just might be the descendants of their fellow Yoruba speakers in Delta state of Nigeria who call themselves and their Yoruba dialect Ulukwumi. Note that some Igbo people on this forum have been trying to claim the Ulukwumi as Igbo.
Dear friend amor4ce.
His presentation was very valuable, and very grounded.
Completely dispelled my doubts.
Thank you very much!
High_Chief:

^^^Si hablo espanol, tu? Es usted un hombre o una mujer?
Estimado amigo High_Chief
Que gran alegría encontrar alguien que hable español en este hermoso foro!
Soy hombre, vivo en Montevideo, Uruguay, Sudamérica, y por supuesto, hablo español.
Usted habrá observado que mi inglés es muy malo, pues uso traductor.

Espero mantener el contacto, y me pongo a su disposición para lo que estime necesario.
Cuente usted conmigo estimado amigo!
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 4:25pm On Feb 09, 2012
High_Chief:

^^^Si hablo espanol, tu? Es usted un hombre o una mujer?
Soy hombre. Vivo en Montevideo, Uruguay, Sudamérica, y por supuesto hablo español.
Es una gran alegría conocer en este foro alguien que hable español!
Me gustaría mantener el vínculo, pues soy un investigador de las tradiciones africanas.
Quedo a sus órdenes para lo que estime necesario; cuente usted conmigo!
Un afectuoso saludo de su amigo uruguayo.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 7:13pm On Feb 09, 2012
amor4ce:

The Yoruba-speaking people of Cuba who are called Lucumi just might be the descendants of their fellow Yoruba speakers in Delta state of Nigeria who call themselves and their Yoruba dialect Ulukwumi. Note that some Igbo people on this forum have been trying to claim the Ulukwumi as Igbo.
It is very concerning their intervention , An excellent contributions.
Thank you!
High_Chief:

^^^Si hablo espanol, tu? Es usted un hombre o una mujer?
Dear friend High_Chief.
That pleasant joy to find someone who speaks Spanish in the forum!
I am male. Research in African traditions. I live in Montevideo, Uruguay, South America, and indeed, I speak Spanish (you may have noticed I write very bad English).
Would be interested in maintaining the link with you if he sees fit.
For my part, you tell me for what it deems necessary.
A respectful greeting for you!
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by yemboy1(m): 1:53pm On Feb 14, 2012
Its true!
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by BABE3: 2:01pm On Feb 14, 2012
Yes, it's true. The only Nigerian language class offered at my school is Yoruba. cool
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by yemboy1(m): 4:48pm On Feb 14, 2012
BABE!:

Yes, it's true. The only Nigerian language class offered at my school is Yoruba. cool
Are you for real? that interesting,
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Afam4eva(m): 7:24pm On Feb 14, 2012
BABE!:

Yes, it's true. The only Nigerian language class offered at my school is Yoruba. cool

Have you checked the language class offered at other universities?
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by BABE3: 8:07pm On Feb 17, 2012
afam4eva:

Have you checked the language class offered at other universities?

I have.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by BlackPikiN(m): 1:22pm On Feb 18, 2012
^^^

The government of Finland enacted a policy that primary school children who have a mother tongue other than Finnish have the right to be taught their mother tongue in school.

In the city of Helsinki, for instance, if you can find four children of Igbo descent, they are automatically entitled to a Igbo language class, as long as a qualified teacher of the language can be found.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by debankss(m): 10:57am On Sep 26, 2012
Get Yoruba language culture and proverbs. Like the Owe Ede Yoruba page on Facebook.com/OweEdeYoruba. Over 20,000 likes and counting.

Cheers.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 10:24pm On Sep 27, 2012
mbatuku2:

Your comment in bold is true. The Ifa religion also played a role in the appeal of Yoruba among these latin americans. They're were lucky to have had slave masters who tolerated african culture and languages.
Mhhh is complex ...
The deal was not just in large plantations and mines, which were concentrated in large numbers of slaves ...
Possibly, in countries like mine (Uruguay) treatment the slave was not so hard ... but that's because there were large concentrations of slaves (Because of the type of tasks).
But I can assure you, that the reason for the survival of the Yoruba language (or other) was not due to the benevolence of the masters, but the tenacity of the slaves. The same happened with religious cults.
The first thing done by the masters, when they got new slaves was:
1. Baptized with a Catholic name
2. Prohibit language and African cults
3. If possible, separate the slaves of the same origin, and ethnic mix with traditionally encountered (to avoid disturbances)
My respects to all

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Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Ptolomeus(m): 10:26pm On Sep 27, 2012
High_Chief: ^^^Si hablo espanol, tu? Es usted un hombre o una mujer?
Bien!
Es una alegría encontrar en el foro alguien que hable español!
Yo soy hombre, y vivo en Montevideo, Uruguay
Un afectuoso saludo para usted, querido amigo!
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by darphiemojoh(f): 1:17pm On Jun 17, 2015
even on football pitches during matches more often than not, the songs playes are yoruba songs. any1 taken note ov dat?
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Nobody: 8:42pm On Jun 18, 2015
odumchi:


Lol.
Are you sure about the bolded? None of Flavour's songs have any Yoruba in them so what attributed to their popularity? P-Square and African China don't record in Yoruba so why have they consistently produced hit songs? I'm also sure that you have heard the Flavour song "Ashawo" which is one of Nigeria's most popular songs to date. It has no Yoruba so why is it popular? I'm also sure you've heard "Sweet Mother" by Prince Nico Mbarga. It's also Africa's most popular song but guess what? It has no Yoruba.

I could name many more songs that don't fit your category of what a "song that sells" is. I continue to urge people not to make enveloping statements about Nigeria until they have been everywhere and done everything in this country.


What does 'ASHAWO" mean? Yoruba naa ni.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Juujubean: 10:34pm On Aug 06, 2015
If Yorubas only live in London and Lagos, why do I live in America grin grin grin
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Nobody: 4:09pm On Jun 06, 2017
amor4ce:
The Yoruba-speaking people of Cuba who are called Lucumi just might be the descendants of their fellow Yoruba speakers in Delta state of Nigeria who call themselves and their Yoruba dialect Ulukwumi. Note that some Igbo people on this forum have been trying to claim the Ulukwumi as Igbo.
The Lucumi are Igbo. They are a section of Igbo aborigines of Ile Ife. That is why after they were dislogded from Ile Ife, they came and took refuge among their kin, the Igbo in Aniocha, deep in Igbo Land. The Anioma are the indigenuous Lucumi people.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Probz(m): 5:18pm On Jun 30, 2017
igbodefender:
The Lucumi are Igbo. They are a section of Igbo aborigines of Ile Ife. That is why after they were dislogded from Ile Ife, they came and took refuge among their kin, the Igbo in Aniocha, deep in Igbo Land. The Anioma are the indigenuous Lucumi people.
Chimo.
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by Burstman: 11:18am On Dec 06, 2018
Yoruba is indeed the most influential tribe of Nigeria outside Nigeria and Africa in the case of Fulani, Fulani is never a Nigerian language Fulani has no specific country they spread all over west Africa country most Europeans always choose and show interest in Yoruba culture among African tribe also Yoruba clothing is also popular in Europe among Africa clothing
Re: Yoruba Language Is The Most Influential Nigerian Language Outside Nigeria. by theInterpreter: 11:39am On Aug 24, 2021

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