by Adebukola Ogunremi | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, Culture, History
The Oríkì of Ibeju is more than a collection of praise names. It carries references to the people, their roots, their land and the traditions passed down through generations. Ibeju-Lekki is a coastal area of Lagos with strong Yoruba-Ijebu roots. While the area is now...
by Adebukola Ogunremi | Aug 21, 2026 | Culture, General, History
Some Yoruba praise poems introduce a community through kings, ancestors, famous battles or important places. Oriki Èrìn-Osun takes a rather different route. Its imagery is unusual, moving between weapons, trees, warriors, strange sounds, food and fire. There are...
by Adebukola Ogunremi | Aug 20, 2026 | Culture, Haba Naija, History
Isese Day 2026 is being observed on Thursday, August 20, as Yoruba communities and traditional practitioners mark an important occasion connected with indigenous Yoruba religious and cultural heritage. If you have noticed that some people are not going to work,...
by Adebukola Ogunremi | Aug 19, 2026 | Culture, General, History
Modakeke, in present-day Osun State, has a story that is difficult to separate from courage. Mention the town to someone familiar with its history and you may hear stories of resilience, community, struggle, movement and the determination to build again. That...
by Adebukola Ogunremi | Aug 10, 2026 | Culture, Haba Naija, History
Eko, the historic Yoruba name associated with Lagos, has a personality of its own. Ask someone from Lagos to describe the city and you may hear about its busy streets, the lagoon, the beaches, the markets, the nightlife or the endless movement of people. But long...
by Adebukola Ogunremi | Aug 5, 2026 | Culture, Haba Naija, History
If you want to understand Yoruba culture, one of the best places to start is with Yoruba festivals. Across Oyo State and Yorubaland, these celebrations preserve stories about ancestors, traditional rulers, deities, farming, migration, community life and the history of...
