Johnson Okùnadé 
With the release of Lísàbí, I’m now totally convinced about the revolution happening in the Yorùbá movie industry. It’s a new dawn. There is a reawakening. Our actors, actresses, producers, directors, and all the major players in the Yorùbá movie industry have rediscovered the magic they had in the 1990s and early 2000s when they … Read more
Báálẹ̀ Jaiyéọlá Báíyéwùwọ́n, the great-great-grandfather of the current king of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, Oba Afọlábí Ọláoyè, served as the Sọ̀ún of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ from 1833 to 1847. During his tenure, the city faced relentless attacks from the Fulanis of Ìlọrin, who launched seventeen assaults with the aim of spreading the Koran and Islam to the sea coast. Despite … Read more
During the Bátẹ̀dó/Ìjàyè War from 1844 to 1846, the forces of Ìbàdàn and Ìjàyè clashed fiercely. The alliance of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ was also sought by both sides. Ògúnrùnbi, a notable Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ war chief, declared his support for Ìbàdàn without the permission of the Baálẹ̀. However, Baálẹ̀ Jayéọlá Báíyéwùwọ́n Kélébénìjà of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ and his council sided with … Read more
Before Emir Abdulsalam, the son of Alfa Alimi, became the first Emir of Ilorin, the city was ruled by Láderin, Pàsín, Alùgbìn, and Àfọ̀njá. Alfa Alimi was a traveling Islamic scholar who arrived in Ilorin to spread Islam. Although Islam had already been introduced to Yorùbáland—particularly in Ẹdẹ, Ìwó, and Ọ̀yọ́—by Islamic scholars from Mali, … Read more
The Egba people, often referred to as the children of Lisabi, are a prominent sub-tribe of the Yoruba who inhabit the southwestern part of Nigeria. As the largest ethnic group within Ogun State—one of Nigeria’s 36 states—the Egbas are a significant force in the cultural and historical landscape of the region. Nestled between their neighbours, … Read more
In 1962, Prof. Akínwùmí Ìshọ̀lá wrote his first play, Ẹfúnsetán Aníwúrà, while still a student at the University of Ìbàdàn. The play was criticized for misrepresenting the great woman Ẹfúnsetán Aníwúrà as a wicked character, simply to make the play entertaining. Ẹfúnsetán Aníwúrà’s family is highly reputable and prominent in Ìbàdàn. They have one of … Read more
I’ve seen different opinions comparing the late Baba Adébáyọ̀ Fálétí’s Basorun Gaa, with the new Jouse of Ga’a (Idile Gaa) by Bolanle Austen-Peter and here’s my opinion after watching the new House of Ga’a. If you know history and are passionate about preserving Yorùbá culture, you won’t like House of Ga’a when compared with the … Read more
Despite the era in which they found themselves, African ancestors had left us with ancient landmarks, but we must endeavour to build upon that landmark with creativity and effective use of creativity they set as standards for human advancement, Ogun Lakaaye is far beyond a deity of worship, but a platform for black man and … Read more
Ayankola Ayanwuyi stands out when it comes to promoting Yorùbá culture. Through his AIF YORÙBÁ CULTURAL CENTRE (AIF YCC), he had created numerous educating and entertaining Yorùbá contents. He holds the record for making the highest number of quality and detailed video documentaries about our beloved hometown, Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, on YouTube. Though we’ve never met in … Read more
In the 17th century, the Yoruba kingdom was forever changed by the visionary King Ajagbo, one of the most revered Alaafin of Oyo. Alaafin Ajagbo introduced the prestigious title of Kakanfo, accompanied by 70 elite warriors known as the Eso. This powerful duo would become the backbone of the Old Oyo Empire’s military, second in … Read more
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