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From OrÃkì to Rap: The Evolution of Praise Poetry
From OrÃkì to rap, Yorùbá praise poetry evolved into powerful storytelling that uplifts and connects across generations.

Alaje Fadesiye
Jan 264 min read
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Drumming, Dance, and OrÃkì: The Language of Yorùbá Culture
Drumming, dance, and òrÃkì form a sacred Yorùbá triad—rhythm, movement, and praise unite to honor the divine, ancestors, and culture.

Alaje Fadesiye
Dec 16, 20246 min read
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Essential Skills and Responsibilities in Yorùbá Household
In Yorùbá culture, Ilé is more than a house—it’s the spiritual and social heart of family, lineage, and tradition. Within each ilé, roles like leadership, ritual practice, cultural education, and emotional care ensure harmony and generational continuity. Whether in a compound in Òṣogbo or an apartment in Chicago, the ilé remains a sacred space where character is shaped and ancestral wisdom lives on.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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The Yorùbá Ìlé: Structure, Kinship, and Spiritual Lineage
In Yorùbá culture, the ìlé—or extended family compound—is more than a home; it is a living institution of kinship, ritual, and moral responsibility. Each member, from elders to children, holds a sacred role in preserving ancestral wisdom, spiritual alignment, and communal well-being. Through daily actions, family meetings, and lineage-specific rites, the ìlé sustains both heritage and harmony across generations.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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