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The Hunting Masquerade, or Egere(Agere), once again defined New Year’s Day in The Gambia, blending celebration with deep cultural heritage. #DWAfrica The Hunting Society has Yoruba origins and came to Sierra Leone via the liberated Africans , who settled in Freetown around the time of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 1807. The Krio are descendents of these people, however the Hunting Society is today enjoyed by people of many different backgrounds living in Gambia's 🇬🇲 cities. Credits;@dwnews

@Lord_Of_Warri Bàbá quickly comot him people 😂

Please, it’s not practiced across different parts of Delta State—it’s limited to the Urhobo areas in Delta Central. No other cultures engage in it.

@Eazzy_Ayo622121 Ose bàbá

Yoruba-ibadan accent

@cent_haysmall You no go leave this people neck?

Pic 1 - Federal University in Yoruba land managing by Yoruba people Pic 2 - Federal University in Ibo land managing by Ibo People And Una wan make we use Ibo man do president, Oya nah.

@LukumiNetw40277 @tfisrocky5 E su nombre mujeres?

They're uniquely created, powerful, intelligent, cultured, well mannered, beautiful, and richly endowed in spirit and heritage. You are the keepers of tradition, the pillars of families, the architects of resilience, and the embodiment of grace and dignity. Your strength builds nations, your wisdom guides generations, and your elegance tells the story of a proud, timeless people. We will always celebrate you, today and forever. #Yorùbá #Lucumi #cuban #ÌwàPẹ̀lẹ́ #Ọmọlúàbí #YorùbáPride #Yorùbáwoman #Yorùbámother #BiggerThanAfrica #WomenHistoryMonth #Yorùbálonigèlè

@TheYorubaTimes Hmm 🤔..just gipe it reflects positively on the welfare of the indigenes of the affected States

BREAKING: Tinubu’s UK Visit Boosts Nigeria’s Image and Trade Ties- Femi Otubanjo

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@TYFLagos 10%

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@Abdulrahman878y Meat still remains? 😏

@TYFLagos Nah ojudu berger

@cent_haysmall Láyé ó Àwa oni gba fún àwọn

Omo yibo don Dey claim Opon Ayo again 😫😫

@TheYorubaTimes Owo tí wọ́gbó 😂

BREAKING 🇸🇦💰: Saudi Arabia demands Pakistan repay a $6.3 billion loan after Islamabad allegedly failed to uphold their defense pact. Attempts to contact Pakistan’s PM and army chief have reportedly failed.

@NoNonsensezone Dem finish work, no be small

One thing I will always thank Yoruba ancestors for is documentation. Our culture was documented early and extensively, so when discussions like this come up, there are records to work with. If anyone carefully reads through your argument, it becomes obvious that you are not presenting facts. You are simply raising your voice and hoping that volume wins the debate. But arguments are not won by shouting, they are won by evidence and facts Aunty Star, do you know that the word “Gele” actually has a documented etymology? It wasn’t randomly created. Now, I’m quoting a book published in 1865 that explains the origin of the word. “ GELE “ Pic 1: The text states that Gele means something “elevated.” Then it breaks the word down further. Pic 2: It explains that Gele refers to something raised or elevated from above, derived from: •Ga – meaning high •Ele – meaning eminence Eminence refers to something that rises above its surroundings or stands out with distinction and prestige. Yorubas even have the expression: “Ó ga gele sórí tẹ́rẹ́.” The word “Tẹ́rẹ́”, explained in Pic 3, means: to spread, push forward, increase, or extend. Once again, the explanation connects directly to the concept of elevation and prominence. Now look at Pic 4, which shows the structure of a Gele. The design itself reflects the meaning behind the name something elevated and spread outward from the head. This is how the Yoruba language formed the word Gele. Same way we came up with “ IBORUN “ orun =neck.. Something we use to cover our neck and back Book: On the Comparative Etymology of the Yoruba Language Publisher: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society Year: 1865 You can verify it yourself. Now let’s return to the main issue. Provide one scholarly source stating that Ichafu was a pre-colonial head tie. Just one. You won’t find it. Every credible source that discusses Ichafu refers to it as a scarf or head scarf. Your cultural contact with the Yoruba is what influenced the shift in dressing styles among some Igbo women while some still keep their pre-colonial way of dressing “ Those living in the deep villages “. I also notice you keep posting Onicha women as evidence. The images you are using are from the 1950s, long after sustained cultural contact with Yoruba women had already occurred. Those are documented historical timelines. You are free to debate it, but the evidence will collapse that argument very quickly. Let’s simplify the issue. Ichafu is a scarf. When a new style of structured headwear similar to the Yoruba Gele began appearing, a name had to be attached to it. Ichafu became that label. But that does not erase the fact that Gele has a far older and well-documented cultural history. Ichafu as a scarf became common in the 20th century, while Gele existed long before that. So again, I’ll repeat the challenge: Provide any pre-colonial Igbo scholarly text or dictionary that describes Ichafu as a structured head tie rather than a scarf. One source is enough. Yorubas, on the other hand, regularly acknowledge the origins of things that come from other cultures. Examples: •Red-oil Eba is called “Eba Igbo.” •Hausa cap is called “Fila Hausa.” •Tapa cap is called “Fila Tapa.” •Ewa Agoyin is named after the people who introduced it. Even Islam, which came through the Malians, was historically referenced as “Esin Imale.” The Yoruba tradition has always been to recognise origins rather than erase them. So when people refuse to acknowledge where a style came from and instead stretch the definition of a scarf to justify a structured headwear, the argument becomes weak. That kind of reasoning reflects insecurity rather than scholarship. Cultural influence happens, that is normal. But trying to rewrite documented history to avoid acknowledging influence doesn’t hold up when the records exist. Yoruba culture is too extensively documented for that. Ire o 🪬🪬🪬🪬🪬🪬

@TheYorubaTimes @AKakanfo Ìṣù ata yàn yàn Yam pepper scatter 😂 O tí dojú ẹ báyìí

OUTRAGE 🌍⚽: GUINEA CHALLENGES 1976 AFCON RESULT Guinea wants Morocco stripped of the 1976 AFCON title over a 15 minute walk off, insisting the trophy should be awarded to them after finishing second.

@MaldiniXerxes @dqueenwarrior Ilẹ kóòtù ojire has always had the numbers, i don't know why the population census of that time reflects otherwise?

Population of Nigeria's Urban Cities in 1963.

@TheYorubaTimes @Don_BUKK He lectured at @LASUOfficial from 2011. Don't know if he's still there

SURPRISE CELEBRATION 🇳🇬🎉: FOSUDO OLUSOLA TURNS 68 Femi Branch, Bimbo Manuel, and Adesanya Toyosi staged a surprise for veteran actor Fosudo Olusola on his 68th birthday, honoring his decades-long impact on Nollywood and Yoruba theatre.

@King__Lekan Hmm...don't lead people to temptation. A lot of guys get addicted to the prospect of hitting it big when engaging in high stakes

Crazy options with big odds and small stakes are things we do here. You don't have to be broke while trying to be rich. . The aim is to win flex options if the main game cuts.