Yoruba. Èdè Yorùbá; is a language spoken in West Africa, primarily in Southwestern and Central Nigeria. It is spoken by the ethnic Yoruba people. As a pluricentric language, it is primarily spoken in a dialectal area spanning Nigeria and Benin with smaller migrated communities in Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. Yoruba vocabulary is also used in the Afro-Brazilian religion known as Candomblé, in the Caribbean religion of Santería in the form of the liturgical Lucumí language, and in various Afro-American religions of North America. Join us as we explore the Yoruba, tracing its origins and unraveling the linguistic influences that have shaped its uniqueness.

The Thrift (Ajo) System of Savings, also known as "Ajo" in Nigeria, is a traditional savings system that has been used by communities and families for generations. The system is based on the principle of regular, small contributions made by members into a collective pool, which is then used for investments or loans to members. The Ajo system operates on the principles of mutual support, trust, and cooperation, and it provides a way for people to save and access credit without relying on formal banking institutions. Listen to this episode as we share our views on this.

Did you know that “Kayanmata” originated from the Northern part of Nigeria? Kayanmata is a traditional cultural practice found among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. Despite criticism from some modernizing groups, the practice of Kayanmata continues to be an important aspect of Hausa culture, reflecting their deep-seated beliefs about femininity, sexuality, and beauty. Hit the play button to listen as Mojisola gives us more insight.

Yam festivals are unique to many African tribes, and each tribe has its distinct uniqueness. In this episode, Anita shares more insight and her experiences having witnessed the Iri-iji festival of Mbaise, Imo state. Hit play to listen.

What is land? Yes, simple question but very rarely asked and thought of, in most cases when we hear land all we see or can relate it to is wealth, money, and status. Well, you are not completely wrong, but then, the concept of land in itself is worth learning about. How land was seen in the precolonial times, what it meant and how that has affected its conceptualization in our present time. Imisi is not really a guest but then, this is going to be enlightening.

African Festivals are celebrations of Africa's vast wealth and culture. Ever experienced an African festival or ritual before. Listen to Sesi and Haleemah talk about different festivals

Once again, Sesi and Haleemah talk Africa. Today we take a look at the westernization of African Regions.

In this episode, Haleemah and Sesi talk about Yoruba historical figure, Queen Moremi and her impact.

Listen to Sesi and Haleemah discuss the extent to which culture should be preserved.