Four ancient African languages – older than English spoken till this day.

By some counts, there are more than 3,000 African languages although most linguists on the continent and other places believe the number goes just a little beyond 2,000. All the same, linguistic evolution on the continent has been taking place for over 5,000 years. Some of the languages that were used by the ancestors of old are no more spoken. 

Akara, the street snack for West Africans serving as food for the gods in Brazil

It will stun many that the bean cake called Akara among the Yoruba, kosai in Hausa, acarajé in Brazil, and kose in Ghana is not just street food, but also serves a religious function or better put serves as food for the gods.

The African Mental Conditioning (Between the Òrìṣas and Western Comic Super Heroes) by AKIN

The African Mental Conditioning (Between the Òrìṣas and Western Comic Super Heroes) 

"Ènìyàn nií d'Òrìṣà" 

[Humans attain Òrìṣàhood] 

- Ifá

3 Caribbean festivals to help you reconnect with your history this February.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has declared 2019 as the Year of Festival. Comprising Dutch, English, French, and Spanish-speaking countries and territories, the Caribbean offers tourists the luxury of selecting from a wide array of destinations to experience unique cultures and traditions.

Culture stories of 2018 that aroused controversies.

Well, 2018 has offered us a melting pot of cultures, from spiritual rituals from African tribes to wedding traditions in African American communities. Some of these stories made an impression because of their content, and controversial nature. Here is a reminder of these stories.

10 African proverbs about smiling that would light you up.

The shortest distance between two people is a smile.

Agbada Challenge.

Comedian AY hosted the premiere of his new movie titled, ‘Merry Men’ with the dress code set as ‘Agbada Challenge’.

Brazil adopts Yoruba as official language.

The Brazilian government has given Yoruba a pride of place among foreign languages spoken in the country. In an exclusive interview with the Brazilian minister of culture, Dr Sérgio Sá leitão at the weekend in Brazil that the government has introduced the compulsory study of African History and Yoruba language into the primary and secondary schools curriculum.

THIS RUSSIAN RITUAL KEEPS YOUR DOMESTIC DEMONS FROM FOLLOWING YOU ON VACATION!

Getting out the door ahead of a vacation can be hectic. Nevertheless, here’s a proposal: Take a beat. When your suitcase is packed and you’re ready to leave, stop for a moment.

Eleven year old Norwegian-born Nigerian fluently recites Yoruba folklores/songs.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba [Dr.] Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has observed that the time to begin to appreciate and re-appreciate the cultural importance to Yoruba and national growth is critically now, as experiences suggest that the pathways to development are strategically hidden in the cultures and cultural-political determinations.

WORLD CULTURE DAY - THE DEATH OF ANY LANGUAGE IS THE DEATH OF AN INVALUABLE CULTURAL HERITAGE - ALAAFIN.

"We need to vigorously promote the study of our history, language, and culture. The tendency for educated Yoruba indigenes not being able to speak their native languages should be urgently addressed.

cultura hertage:Osun shogbo festival.

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a cultural spectacle which the Yoruba people of South-West Nigeria, and indeed Nigerians at large, hold very dear. 

Susanne Wenger: A brief walk in to the life of Adunni Olorisa.

What was it the early missionaries said about our gods that have made us appraised them as evil? How did they manage to exalt their religion at the expense of our own?For when it comes to spirituality, which is the sole purpose of every religion, the depth and wisdom of African spirituality supersede all others.

Culture : How SheaButter is made.

Shea butter has a traditional method in how it's made first its separating/cracking, crushing, roasting, grinding, separating the oils, collecting the shape.

Kola Nut Tree/Obi.

kola nut tree.

kiddiesculturalheritage: Coconut tree

coconut tree

kiddiesculturalheritage:Yoruba dieties

Just like the Greek mythology, Yorubas have theirs too in the likes of those made mention above. All these deities, god and goddess are still worshipped today and relevant in our cultural heritage, religion and identity as Yorubas.

kiddiesculturalheritage/15:Palmtree and its products.

The palm tree is one of Africa's cash crop trees every part of this tree is useful both locally and internationally.

kiddiesculturalheritage : Irun Didi ati Kiko pelu contemporary Irun shishe

onidiri - Irundidi.

Hair making is part of our cultural heritage do enjoy these traditional styles they will surely bring back memories!

kiddiesculturalheritage : ILA.

 

ILA or tribal marks or AfricanTatoo is used in identifying one another amongst the various tribes in Africa.