We developed english to yoruba machine translation ifemt1 system that can translate simple. Yoruba ori known as ori in latin america is a yoruba metaphysical concept. Yoruba people through various cultural activities in video clips. Yoruba cultural studies edited byedited by m0y0 okediji m0y0 okediji this volume is under construction the university of african art press, 2008 denver, co. It is appropriate to recite the family history portion. Oriki awon orisa is a learning tool for anyone interested in proper worship. Oriki yoruba praise poetry ekimogun descendant united. English to yoruba machine translation system using rulebased approach. Je ka so yoruba, je ka ka yoruba, and je ka gbo yoruba.
Animals in the traditional worldview of the yoruba folklore. Pdf anthropology of the orishas the yoruba civilization. The yoruba culture was originally an oral tradition, and the majority of yoruba people are native speakers of the yoruba language. Iran yoruba are an african ethnic group that inhabits western africa, mainly nigeria and benin. This chapter explores the role of oriki, praise poemsongs and folklore of the. Awo falokun fatunmbi has compiled over 140 oriki in this comprehensive volume.
The number of speakers of yoruba is estimated between 30 and 40 million. From the oriki, one gets a clear picture of the nature of business contact between the ilaje and the whiteman. At times, infinitely complex and other times, patently simple. Introduction the following study module is called kekere yoruba. On the basis of comparative studies between the dynastic tradition of the. Jan 06, 2012 oriki is an important and cultural, but unwritten oral genre of yoruba literature that is usually used in praise singing. Oriki is an important and cultural, but unwritten oral genre of yoruba literature that is usually used in praise singing.
This tried and trusted learning method is a refreshing choice in this digital age. If a female, it is a term of endearment or of praise. It is complete with oriki in english as well as yoruba with grammatical emphasis marks to ensure proper pronunciation of the yoruba language. If a male, it is always expressive of something heroic, brave or strong. Jamb 20202021 yoruba syllabus download or view the pdf. Yoruba praise names of god, yoruba oriki for god, great for praise and worship, adoration, reflection.
A yoruba, whether male or female, goes through life as an integral part of hisher society. Though the wording of the oriki varies slightly from artist to artist, the kernel of the subject matter of the oriki is the same in the repertoire of all expert ijala. Teacher fit approach the je ka so yoruba and je ka ka yoruba cds are appropriate companions to the textbooks of the same titles by the same author. History of the yoruba people the history of the yorubas is not yet well established. Oriki edumare, oriki olodumare, oriki olorun, oriki oluwa, oriki odumare, names of god in yoruba language, meanings in english. Heshe plays the roles assigned to heshe by nature and by the society in. Oriki praise poetry and the yoruba worldview researchgate. The earliest studies of yoruba religious traditions were carried out by mlssionarles, travellers and explorers who were concerned with writng about the. Download pdf save cite this item maps, diagrams and tables.
Pdf ewi, yoruba modernity, and the public space oyeniyi. Yoruba is classified within the edekiri languages, which together with the isolate igala, form the yoruboid group of languages within what we now have as west africa. A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots marcus garvey. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The study of yoruba religious tradition in historical perspective this essay presents an overview of past and recent scholarship in yoruba religion. Literary texts tell us things about society and culture that we could learn in no other way. Origin of the yoruba and the lost tribes of israel dierk lange abstract. Yoruba language and culture is quite enduring and deep, evidence by the fact that close to two hundred years after slavery the culture and language survives in some parts of the americas. It is part of a larger multimedia curriculum that teaches the art and the practice of orisa lifestyle.
Oriki varies in length depending on lineage and the clan of the individual and the past ancestors. Oluwo agbaye part 2 latest nigerian 2020 yoruba movie rojon apr, 2020 0 a movie which depicts our present day society where the law makers force incompetent leaders on us for their own selfish reasons not minding the outcome or the welfare of the people because of their corrupt intention. Based to a large extent on the dynastic tradition of the formerly dominant oyo clan, it is presently in the process of reevaluation. It is challenging because it may evolve extensive research and rewarding because it will become a part of the family oral tradition passed on to future generations. Yoruba praise poetry, known as oriki, canonically identifies ones place of origin.
The number of speakers is roughly estimated at about 30 million in 2010. Yoruba mythology download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Oct 22, 2014 oriki is the praise poetry and invocations of the yoruba people. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Oriki varies and it is based on each family lineage and ancestral clan,which talks about the bravery act and the pedigree of their ancestors. Click download or read online button to get yoruba mythology book now. The complete yoruba hymn book can be view on the projector, and i believe that 80% of churches nowadays make use of projector for the sake and benefit of the member of the church. Also, you will find some interesting yoruba oriki names and meanings of these names that we have listed below. Pauls college, monrovia, liberia a recent article on prayer in the traditional religion of the yoruba people of west africa quotes with approval the complaint made by shorter in 1975 that insufficient attention has been given to the prayers of african traditional religion generally. Oriki praise poetry and the yoruba worldview this chapter explores the role of oriki, praise poemsongs. Names are given to the child by the father, mother, grandparents paternal and maternal and some.
Oriki yoruba iwo landdownload or read online ebook oriki yoruba iwo land in pdf format from the best user guide. Oriki praise poetry and the yoruba worldview springerlink. According to the yoruba historian samuel johnson, the oriki is an attributive descriptive, one that expresses what a child is or what he or she is hoped to become. Understanding sexuality in the yoruba culture professor olugboyega alaba dept. Yoruba oriki names are names yoruba people give to their children for symbolic reasons. Oriki is used during individual or communal ceremonies, for individuals or the community. Here is another wonderful list of gods names, now in yoruba. Just as you know that the yoruba nation is a civilized nation and has varieties in every part of its culture and tradition,so is the oriki. Yoruba and ancient near eastern history, the present article argues that yoruba traditions of provenance, claiming immigration from the near east, are basically correct. It is expressed through chanting or singing and is used by ifa orisha initiates as words of power in ritual and ceremony. In yoruba land, one of the most important things done when a child is born is to give the child a name.
We suggest printing out the yoruba exercise book and doing the exercises with a pencil or a pen. The paper undertakes a study of animal metaphors in the yoruba language. Eko akete ile ogbon eko aromi sa legbe legbe eko aro sese maja eko akete ilu okun alagbalugbu omi, ta lo ni elomi leko. A full 41 pages of exercises in yoruba to help you learn essential words and phrases in the language. Candidates can download or view the pdf format here. Sep 05, 2015 a people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots marcus garvey.
The yoruba constitute about 44 million people in total. Anthropology of the orishas the yoruba civilization through its orikis, myths and diaspora. Oriki olodumare from the names of god the praises. In this book i investigate what oriki tell us about okuku and what okuku told me about oriki.
The yoruba animal metaphors nordic journal of african studies. Santeria was traditionally an unacknowledged and underappreciated aspect of what it meant to be cuban. Pdf english to yoruba machine translation system using rule. One can find clear elements of yoruba culture today in cuba and brazil. The study of yoruba religious tradition in historical.
The book explains the intricate linkage of a variety of yoruba art forms and the role of oriki praise poetry songs in the transmission of knowledge. Download complete yoruba hymn book iwe orin mimo in pdf. Aug 10, 2014 ayandotun is a learned rich young man who is exposed to foreign culture. This is to inform all jamb candidates offering yoruba that the new syllabus for 20202021 jamb exam is out. History of yoruba land download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
For all yoruba in home and diasporal to know and understand their family lineage. Oriki is the praise poetry and invocations of the yoruba people. Yet the syncretism between the yoruban religion that the slaves brought to the island and the catholicism of their masters is, in my opinion, the underpinning of cuban culture. It is a popular thing mostly among the people of the yoruba descents. This comes after the childs ritual birth, massage of specific body parts and other rites as well. Classical yoruba civilization is characterized by a dazzling array of indigenous knowledge. Okuku is a town in the oyo state of nigeria, small by yoruba standards, but an important political and cultural.
It promises to be an invaluable resource for ifa orisha practitioners in ritual, meditation, and general learning about the sacred tradition of ifa. The lines indicate that the ilaje are wise, prosperous, victorious, true born of their fathers ancestors, brave and most of all, very caring and loving. The yoruba artist presents the latest in fieldresearch and critical methodology, pointing to new directions in african cultural scholarship. Yoruba speakers and non speakers alike will be blessed. Oriki day 4 obatala iyami egungun free download as pdf file. Kekere yoruba study modulea basic introduction to the yoruba l anguage it is a very brief introduction presenting only the very basic elements of the yoruba language including basic pronunciation and vocabulary. Based to a large extent on the dynastic tradition of the formerly dominant oyo. The vast majority of this population is from nigeria, where the yoruba make up 16% of the countrys population, making them one of the largest ethnic groups in africa. Oriki, or praise poetry, is a cultural phenomenon amongst yorubaspeakers of west africa. The yoruba attach great importance to oriki, the laudatorydescrip tive poetry of. Learn yoruba with an exercise book download for free. Click download or read online button to get history of yoruba land book now. Translate oriki in english online and download now our free translator to use any time at no charge.
Oriki awon orisa by obafemi origunwa paperback lulu. Because of migration and the slave trade to the americas in the mid18th century, there are yoruba communities throughout the western world, especially in the caribbean, south america and north america. Enjoy, be blessed, and praise our oluwa oba, olorun olodumare eledumare. Apr 20, 2015 it promises to be an invaluable resource for ifa orisha practitioners in ritual, meditation, and general learning about the sacred tradition of ifa. Oriki awon orisa is a book and companion audio series by fayemi abidemi and obafemi origunwa. It is a pluricentric language spoken principally in nigeria and benin, with communities in sierra leone, liberia, other parts of africa, the americas, and europe. Ayandotun is a learned rich young man who is exposed to foreign culture. The yoruba people have very rich cultural oral literature, oriki is on of them.
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