Oyin Olugbile, the 2025 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature winner, has opened up about the inspiration behind her ...

This PhD dissertation by Ayodele Ogundipe was written in 1978 for the Department of Folklore, Indiana University. AFA copy 39088019915701 purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. This ...

Sanya by Oyin Olugbile won the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature for its bold retelling of Yoruba mythology, portraying Sango ...

According to Yoruba mythology, Osun was the first deity to use a comb, and she is also the first hairdresser. She is associated with femininity and beauty like her priestesses. The Yoruba saying "A ...

On October 11, 2025 Lion Forge Entertainment released an exclusive clip from Season 2 of the Yoruba animated series Iyanu.

Yoruba pottery is a centuries-old art form that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people in West Africa ...