Oríkì – What is Oríkì and how is it used?

by | Apr 9, 2013 | Haba Naija

Oríkì is a Yoruba phenomenon interpreted in English as praise poetry, others interpret it to mean Eulogy, whatever the right English interpretation is, it seem to be a uniquely Yoruba thing. Oríkì are poetic verses sung or recited in praise of a person, a family or a...