Ibadan’s history shows this clearly: status is conferred by achievements from valour, exploits, or talents. Hence, those who are dignified must demonstrate unusual prowess that sets them apart from ...

When you see African art in the United States, Brazil or the Caribbean, you are often looking at Yoruba culture. The film ...

“The Yoruba heritage will never be enslaved to politics ,” he stresses. Popular Nigerian comedian and activist Mr Macaroni, has responded to backlash from All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters ...

Yoruba epic films have an irresistible appeal to them and now they're making a mainstream Nollywood comeback with King of Thieves, Aníkúlápó, Òrìṣà and Jagun Jagun. For the uninitiated, Ṣàngó is a ...

Yoruba Generalissimo, Iba Gani Adams, has warned Yoruba traditional rulers that ego fights constitute a major obstacle to unity within the race. This is as he stressed the need for unity among ...

In January, the New Orleans Museum of Art opened a retrospective of globally acclaimed Kenyan artist Wangechi Mutu. As part of this exhibition, I worked with the artist to select a number of works ...

Before he became a revered wood carver and designer in the art of Yoruba wood carving, Olowe was first a slave and servant. His mother was a war captive when she gave birth to him in Efon-Alaaye, a ...

The costly mistake that Afonja, the infamous Aare Ona Kankanfo of Yoruba land and rebellious subject of Alaafin of Oyo, made nearly two centuries ago has continued to produce costly consequences, ...

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David Oyelowo and his wife Jessica’s Yoruba Saxon production banner has reached a multiyear, first-look deal to develop and produce features and series for Apple TV+. Yoruba Saxon’s credits include ...