Fiyinfoluwa Victory
Published works
5 pieces
The Significance of the New Yam Festival in Nigerian History
Each year, as the rains give way to harvest, Igbo and Idoma communities mark the New Yam Festival, or Iri Ji. No one may eat the new yam until the first of the harvest has been offered in thanks to the ancestors.
8/2/2023 · 4 min
Obatala: The Creator and Wisdom Keeper in Yoruba Mythology
Olodumare gave Obatala a bag of sacred earth and sent him to shape the world and mould the first humans from clay. Revered as the oldest and wisest of the Yoruba orisha, he is honoured as the patron of creation, though his story carries a hard lesson about palm wine and human frailty.
8/2/2023 · 5 min
The Mythical Journey of Oya: An Exploration of African Mythology
Oya is the Yoruba goddess of storms and the violent power of change, wife to Shango and spirit of the river Niger. Worshipped from Nigeria to Brazil and the Caribbean, she is also the deity of death and rebirth.
8/2/2023 · 5 min
The Eyo Festival: Uncovering the Sacred Symbolisms of Nigeria’s Iconic Masquerade
The Eyo festival, also known as the Adamu Orisa Play, is a revered traditional Nigerian masquerade with deep cultural significance in the Yoruba community. Originating in the early 19th century in Lagos State, it evolved from the ancient practice of honoring deceased kings or chiefs. Unlike its secretive predecessor, the Oro festival, the Eyo festival is performed openly and attracts spectators from all walks of life. Symbolizing unity, it purifies the city, honors ancestors, and plays a vital r
7/18/2023 · 5 min
Olodumare: The Supreme Creator in Nigerian Mythology
Nigeria's rich cultural heritage includes myths, legends, and folklore. The Yoruba myth of creation, "Olodumare and the Seven Orishas," reflects Yoruba cosmology, philosophy, and cultural values, emphasizing cooperation, diversity, and community. It portrays Olodumare as the supreme god and the Seven Orishas as intermediaries between humans and the divine. This myth provides insight into Yoruba traditions and beliefs, highlighting their reverence for creativity, wisdom, and protection.
7/5/2023 · 5 min