Yoruba people

Eyo masquerades don’t speak to anyone; apparently, it is a ‘no-no’. However, they do have a strange way of communicating with observers and spectators. Throaty short words, almost inaudible but uttered in strange eerie-like sounds. What is the message they give and what does it mean?

A Photograph by Taiwo Arifayan

A. Explanation of Yoruba culture and traditions Yoruba culture, which originated from the Yoruba people in Nigeria, is deeply rooted in traditional practices and beliefs. This ethnic group values their rich cultural heritage and upholds it in various aspects of life, including marriage. B. Importance of traditional Yoruba marriage wishes In Yoruba culture, marriage is considered a sacred institution and the union of two families. Traditional marriage wishes play a crucial role in this…

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Yoruba Eshu : Èṣù (other names include Exu, Eshu Eleggua, Esu Elegbara, Eshu Elegbara, Elegba, Legba, Papa Legba and Eleda) is both an orisha and one of the most well-known deities of Yorùbá religion and related New World traditions.

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Brief overview of Nigeria as a country Polygamy, a common practice in Nigeria, has historical roots embedded in cultural traditions.In Nigeria, polygamy is often associated with wealth and power, allowing men to accumulate multiple wives.This practice has its origins in the precolonial era when polygamy was prevalent among different tribes.Historically, polygamy served as a way to ensure larger families, provide social status, and forge strategic alliances.With the arrival of colonization…

Via Duncan Clarke @adireafricantextiles Portrait of a Yoruba man, wearing a beautifully embroidered agbada (robe) and sokoto (trousers) #african #photography #vintagephotography #yorubadress #traditionaldress #yoruba #vintageafrika #kulturenomad People of Africa | Africans | old photos of Africa | vintage photography | African photography | West Africa | Africa | Through the lens | African culture | African inspired | Afrocentric | Afro vibes | Black Africa | Black people | African…

Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought focuses on the prolific artistic expressions of the Yoruba people of western Nigeria and The People’s Republic of Benin in West Africa and the historical and cultural issues that have shaped its civilization from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries.