History & Culture

Brief History of Igboho

Igboho occupies a key place in the history of the old Oyo Empire. Whilst Oyo… Read More

Basorun Ogunmola, the Warrior of Warriors

The history of Basorun Ogunmola is quite a fascinating one as his life and time… Read More

Oyo Govt to Partner Culture Stakeholders on Yoruba Propagation – Hon. Ige

The Seyi Makinde-led Oyo State administration has disclosed its readiness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders… Read More

Ibadan to Host Asa Day on World Cultural Day

A Canada-based, Yoruba-focused, nongovernmental, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization is set to organize a 2021 Asa… Read More

Ibadan Museum to invest more in Cultural Research

Management of the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan has said that research into the tangible… Read More

Efunsetan Aniwura: The most powerful woman in the Yoruba kingdom

Chief Ẹfúnṣetán Aníwúrà, the second Iyalode of Ibadan, (i.e women leader or minister of woman affairs) was of Egba… Read More

Here are the Common Types of Tribal Marks in Oyo State

A popular adage in Yorubaland states that, “Asa keke, aajo ewa ni nse, a bu… Read More

Alagba’s Death: Makinde Delivers New Tortoise To Soun Ogbomoso’s Palace

The Soun of Ogbomoso has received a new Tortoise from the Oyo State Government. This… Read More

Orompoto, The First and Only Female Alaafin Of Oyo

Orompoto or Orompotoniyun as she’s more commonly referred to was the first woman to become… Read More

Samuel Ladoke Akintola: A Yoruba Icon

When I was younger, I vividly remember reading and hearing the name “Ladoke Akintola” in… Read More

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