Yoruba traditional dance is notable for dancing low to the ground. What is the Yoruba term for this? I notice amongst my own people in the diaspora when we dance low we call it “really getting down”. Genetic memory is amazing!
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Yoruba traditional dance !!
Happy Ose Ifa and Osun day to all !!
May this week bring us both wisdom and knowledge ase.
Yoruba Proverb: Ogbon dùn-ún gbon; ìmo dùn-ún mo
English Translation: Wisdom and knowledge are good things to have
Photo credit: University of Iowa .
Ifa University: Please help, this has been heavy on my mind !
What is the Traditional Yoruba way to settle a dispute with Elders? How are disputes handled among family or within a community? What does IFA say about the honorable way to solve disputes in Odu? Please all responses needed!
Do you know the original word for wife in Yoruba language ?
Written by Mr Ashiwaju Osanyinjobi,
Did you know that the original word for wife in Yoruba language is AYA and not IYAWO? Thought the latter is quite commonly used nowadays than the former.
I will take you through the mythical narration of how the term Iyawo came about:
Wura who was at the phase of choosing a spouse was faced with the task of selecting the most suitable one for herself. She was the first child and daughter of the King of Iwo (A Yoruba town). Yoruba deities like Sango, Ogun, and other known male deities went to Iwo to seek her hand in marriage. Wura mistreated them all. She was very rude and uncouth. She meted the worst behaviour one can think of unto all her suitors. Everyone of them failed to accomplish the prospect of marrying her because they could not withstand her behaviour, so they abandoned their mission on their very first day. That was how repulsive Wura was to them, regardless of her remarkable ad unique beauty!
However, when it was Orunmila’s turn, he sought wisdom from Olodumare (Almighty God) through Ifa divination before he set out for Iwo. He was duly informed that no matter
the treatment that Wura might subject him to, he must not react accordingly, he should have patience, perseverance and lots of endurance. He was highly warned to expect humiliation from Wura but must not be provoked.
When Orunmila got to Iwo, Wura looked at him scornfully, she did not welcome him, but hissed at him, and called Orunmila all sorts of names. She did not even offer Orunmila any food or entertained him as was the customary ethics to a visitor, but Orunmila ignored her attitudes throughout the first day, the second day etc, until about the seventh day.
To worsen the indignation, Wura took Orunmila’s Opon-Ifa [divination board] and used it as firewood, she also took Orunmila’s Pouch [Apo Ominijekun] from him. This angered Orunmila greatly but he still succeeded to conduct himself aright. He refused to react to her humiliations haven been warned of the consequences of not heeding advice.
At last the King intervened, haven noticed that Orunmila was humble and thoroughly well behaved despite all the odds.
Orunmila’s behaviour gave him the assurance that he would take good care of his daughter Wura if she were to become his wife. Meanwhile unknowingly, Wura’s repugnant behaviour had been a test for all the prospective suitors.
The King summoned Orunmila and handed Wura over to him as his wife. He also divided his property into two and gave Orunmila one half. Orunmila thus became rich and had Wura for his wife.
Upon Orunmila’s arrival back home, his people welcomed him enthusiastically for his accomplished task, they asked for details of how his new wife was so beautiful, and yet perfectly behaved. His answer was direct: “Iya-ti-mo-je-ni-Iwo ni un” (she is the result of my indignation at Iwo town).
These words in syllables “Iya-ti-mo-je-ni Iwo” became known as Iya-Iwo, which is now corrupted to ‘Iyawo’.
Is this post out of place?
No, not at all!
It is narrated as a synergy of history and literature, forged to educate and inspire philosophically – It is simply an expression of ENDURANCE!
It also projects an inadvertent reward, from PATIENCE and HUMILITY!
Morals: In all situations, be at your best self! Do not be ruffled, but resist being made to act or respond out of character, no matter the odds. Just be yourself with coolness and calmness (easier said than done).
Do these, and you’re CLARIFIED, as a Spiritual being!
Question of the day: Why Did Yoruba Culture Survive In Latin America And Not Igbo Or Others
I watched a film ‘Kori Kotok on Youtube.
As i was inspired with the verse and society i chose to pursuit internet planning to get more insight.
Shockingly all i am getting are stories from different Latin American sites.
What is it about the Yorubas that the way of life has made due in very nearly twelve Latin American nations all the while?
Brazil, Cuba, Uruguay, Argentina, Haiti, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States. Some of this nations even practice a portion of the lost societies in Yoruba land itself.
http://yorubanation.net/atlantic-yoruba-and-the-expanding-frontiers-of-yoruba-culture-and-politics/
http://www.howard.edu/library/reference/cybercamps/camp2002/YorubaFaith.htm
Iwa Pele: What is your definition?
In the diaspora I hear good character but in traditional Isese I hear Gentle character. How does one display Iwa Pele? How does a person achieve Iwa Pele if they are trying to get it? What is the true translation? Thank you in advance to all who respond!
Photo credit. UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
Monday, February 16, 2015
Private Arms Dealers in Bed With UK Defence Ministry
Concerns have been raised over the nearby relationship between the British government and the private area, after it was uncovered that various arms firms’ workers are as of now approved to positions in the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and other government offices.
© Flickr/ UK Ministry of Defence
Concurring to records acquired by The Guardian, more than 10 senior workers from military arms supplier BAE have been approved into positions at the MoD and arms deals units at UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
The records apparently demonstrate that workers of companies included in the making of missiles and automatons, as well as other resistance foremen, have likewise been backed to high rankings positions of the MoD.
In the mean time, there has additionally been development in the opposite direction, with government workers taking up secondments with various privately owned businesses, such as cyber security firm Templar Executives, arms firm QinetiQ and the safeguard research organization the Institute for Security and Resilience Studies (ISRS).
Genuine concerns have been raised about the relationship between the privately owned businesses and governmental defense departments, especially given that some private firm administrators were backed to the MoD limb dependable for purchasing help equipments utilized by the Navy, Army and RAF.
Green party leader Natalie Bennett said it was especially concerning to see high-positioning arms representatives from arms organizations taking up governmental defense positions.
“All too often we’ve seen the government’s actions aligned with the interests of big business, which is particularly concerning when the businesses involved produce weapons. For many years, the British government has had an uncomfortably close relationship with arms manufacturers and a shady record of arming dictatorships to match.”
“Secondments like these cast a shadow of doubt over the integrity over the actions of both the MoD and UKTI when it comes to their dealings with arms manufacturers. Our policies should serve the common good and must be free from the influence of vested interests like arms companies.”
It was additionally uncovered that the Cabinet Office took in 20 workers from private firms.
Regardless of the release of new data, the administration offices have already made light of the association between the private and open part, saying that secondments are utilized infrequently as part of a project to bring in highly gifted specialists, who can trade their expertise with those ones already in the government.
Fresh Sanctions Go Against Common Sense, Moscow Vows 'Appropriate' Response
Because of the EU forcing another round of hostile to Russian sanctions Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry released an announcement saying that the choice to broaden the sanctions goes against goes against common sense and will “get a proper response.“
MOSCOW (Ooduarere) — New sanctions against Russia from the European Union will be met with an fitting reaction, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a explanation posted on its official site Monday.
“One thing is clear: such decisions, which will get an appropriate reaction, contradict common sense and go against finding a solution to Ukraine’s domestic conflict,” the service said.
The service called the presentation of sanctions irrational and unintelligible, saying that Brussels was obliging the Kiev “party of war.” Earlier on Monday, the European Union distributed another list of 19 Russian and Ukrainian people and nine elements to be included to their boycott over their affirmed part in the destabilization of Ukraine.
The boycott focuses on two Russian parliamentarians, as well as three guard service authorities. The Novorossiya public movement, giving backing to eastern Ukraine, is additionally sanctioned by the EU.
At a phenomenal gathering in Brussels on January 29, EU outside boss said they were incorporating a rundown of new names to be targeted on by EU travel bans and asset freeze.
On February 9, EU ministers concurred to freeze the benefits of and boycott entrance to the coalition to more people supposedly connected to eastern Ukrainian freedom supporters. Then again, Brussels put off the release of the list in order not to impede Ukraine compromise talks held a week ago, expedited by Russia, France, Ukraine and Germany which resulted in a ceasefire deal.
Is this Dress Code for LASU students?
This is supposedly the new notice posted around Lagos State University concerning understudy clothing standard.
Graphic Pic: Dead man pictured sitting on Lekki first round about bridge
The man has been there throughout the day. He passed on while sitting on the extension.
Approaching proper organizations to take care his body please.
See full pic bellow.
Photo: Rahama Babangida shows off her yellow diamond encrusted ring
Wife of Mohammed Babangida, Rahama flaunted this delightful precious stone encrusted yellow stoned ring which was a blessing from her man, whose hand you see in the pic holding hers.
With a ring like that, it must be real love !
Nigeria's Economy in FreeFall as Naira hits ₦213 to dollar at Bureau De Change?
The naira lost N4 to the dollar to offer at N213 at the white market and N210 at the Bureau De Change (BDCs) fragment of the official market.
A merchant, who preferred obscurity, told NAN that the deterioration may not be detached with the conclusion of exchanging at the interbank market by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The merchant likewise said that the CBN’s choice, which was intended to control speculations in the business sector, may be in charge of the deterioration.
Then the naira against the pound sold at N307 and N314 at the BDCs and white market individually. Be that as it may, it traded against the euro at N235 at the BDCs, while it sold for N237 at the bootleg white market.
On January 28, Godwin Emefiele, legislative leader of the CBN, coordinated that just BDCs and bank with veritable interest for remote trade ought to get forex allotmentapex . He said the apex bank set up measures to calm the strong volatility in the forex business to spare the naira from further devaluation. It increased the week by week supply of dollars every BDC administrator from 15,000 dollars to 30,000 dollars furthermore put aside additional 30,000 dollars to the BDC part. The saving money segment controller said the move was a piece of measures to deepen the BDCs fragment.
Vdeo: "Missionary" Is The Only Holy S3xual Style - UK Based Nigerian Pastor [Video]
UK-based Nigerian Pastor Olugbenga Oladejo cautions wedded couples against unholy sexual acts in this viral video . It was shared in November 2014, yet we just got to be mindful of it when a user– keen to hear your perspectives – sent it to us.
NB: This content may not be suitable for minors.
The head minister of Complete in Christ Church (CICC), asserted he saw individuals being rebuffed in hellfire (hmmnn like story for the Gods) for shameless and unholy sexual acts that incorporate oral sex, masturbation, demonstrations of subjugation and positions like “doggy” and ‘cowgirl’.
Here are portions of the video transcript, where he imparted the disclosure
Pastor nabbed With 174kg Of Narcotics By NDLEA In Lagos [Pics]
Authorities of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have captured the occupant pastor of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim at Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun Lagos over affirmed unlawful exportation of 174 kilograms of opiate medications to South Africa
The suspect, Prophet Michael Raji was captured after the block attempt of the medication at the payload segment of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) amid preshipment examination.
Preparatory examination has demonstrated that the 60 year old suspect, Michael Raji is an associated top part with a drug syndicate working in Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. He had three international passport bearing his photos.
One of the international IDs bears the name Michael Raji while the other two bear the name Kadigun Fatah Ola. It was similarly found that the congregation premises where he serves additionally serves as a stockroom for narcotics.
The seized medications hid inside expansive sacks of foodstuff were found to contain 91kg of Methamphetamine and 83kg of Ephedrine with an expected road estimation of 609 million naira.
A Mercedes Benz Jeep was additionally seized amid the operation. NDLEA commandant at the Lagos Airport, Mr. Hamza Umar portrayed the suspect as a smooth administrator.
Check out Sean Tizzle's new Tattoo On His Chest [Photos]
Sean Tizzle just got himself a new tattoo & captioned it “Another Successful Art”
You like ?
See another pic bellow.
Real Reason PDP, Pres. Jonathan Pressed For Polls Shift - Falana
HUMAN rights legal advisor, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has recognized different purposes behind the late delay of the general decisions other than unreliability and poor arrangements from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
As indicated by him, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP-drove Federal Government schemed with the military and other security powers to pressure the INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, to delay the election when they found that the Ekiti governorship race gear tape had uncovered their shenanigans in light of the fact that they wanted to utilize the Ekiti State rig style for the whole nation.
Falana talked on a day Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State asked his prompt forerunner, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to move ahead to court and tender the sound tape where it was claimed that officers were utilized to rig the June 21, 2014 governorship decision in the state. Fayemi had said that soldiers were prepared to affirm.
Dame Patience Jonathan Mourns Bayelsa Women Who passed on In Car Accident
Wife of the President, Mrs. Tolerance Jonathan, on Sunday sympathized with the administration and individuals of Bayelsa State over the passing of some conspicuous ladies from the state in an engine mishap in Rivers State.
Exclusive Video Of Obasanjo Tearing His PDP Membership Card To Spite Jonathan
That being said, we broke the news that the ex-president tore his PDP enrollment card prior today reproving the gathering. These are selective photographs of the card tearing service, baba got assistance from a few puzzling man, grinning and tearing the card, what a disgrace!
Video link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmSBG25hq3s
DPR Accuses Ukrainian Troops of 27 Truce Violations After Ceasefire Deal.
DONETSK/KIEV, — Ukrainian troops shelled cities in southeastern Ukraine 27 times in the past 24 hours despite a ceasefire and artillery pullout agreed upon last week, a Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) deputy militia head said Monday.
"There were 27 violations in the past 24 hours, including shelling of Dokuchaievsk, Horlivka and Donetsk suburbs," DPR's Eduard Basurin said at a press briefing.
India Dumps Rafale Fighter Deal With France, Eyes Russian Alternative
India has announced that a deal to buy 126 Rafale medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation is “effectively dead”.
The reason is the announced high cost of the overall project, according to the country’s online newspaper Business Standard.
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Russia Wraps Up War Games Featuring Strategic Rocket Forces
The largest military exercises ever to involve the Strategic Missile Forces have concluded in Russia. Russia has conducted military exercises involving its Strategic Rocket Forces; these were the largest such Russian drills yet, with 30 regiments based all across the country taking part, Russian media outlets reported. During the drills, servicemen used the country's most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile complexes, such as the Topol, Topol- M and Yars. Additionally, a number of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, were involved in the war games which saw combat patrolling and missile firing practice, among other things.
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