Johnson Okùnadé 
I had previously reviewed Lísàbí – The Uprising last year, holding back some of my thoughts because the producers had promised a sequel. My hope was that part two would correct many of the historical inaccuracies and misleading portrayals from the first movie. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Before I dive in, let me make one … Read more
I have an unshakable passion for Yorùbá culture—so deep that it often keeps me awake at night. There are moments when I can’t rest until I’ve poured my thoughts into an article or delved into some research. It’s a restless drive, only soothed when I’ve completed a cultural project. Over the years, Yorùbá culture has … Read more
The Yorùbá Nollywood industry is evolving, and it’s a transformation worth celebrating. From impeccable productions to deep cultural portrayals, these films are redefining our stories. Take Alágbẹ̀dẹ, for instance. This movie is currently streaming on Circuits, a likely Nigerian platform. While it’s refreshing to see our stories told on our platforms, I hope Circuits improves … Read more
Before anything else, let’s take a moment to applaud Ẹ̀gbọ́n Femi Adebayo for crafting an absolute cinematic masterpiece—one that doesn’t just tell a story but pulls you into a world of gripping realism and raw emotion. From the very first frame to the final act, this film is an unrelenting showcase of make-believe acting at … Read more
Sàngó Tella-Oko, the third Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́, once felt a deep desire to perform an act of filial piety by worshipping at his mother’s grave. Tragically, she had died when he was just a babe, leaving him without even the memory of her name. Aláàfin Sàngó’s mother was Torosi, the daughter of Elempe, a powerful … Read more
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
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