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In Yoruba tradition, being a newborn isn't just a biological event, instead, its more of a spiritual transition. Among the crucial rites done for a new born is Esèntáyé - usually done to ensure a newborn's alignment their earthly purpose. What exactly is the meaning of Esèntáyé The word Esèntáyé lit

In many cultures, a name is simply a label. But in Yorùbá culture, a name is a narrative , a prayer , and sometimes, a preordained blueprint . Among the various categories of Yorùbá names, none are quite as mystical as Orúkọ Àmútọ̀runwá names "brought from heaven." Unlike names chosen by parents bas

This morning I was waiting for my boss at a bus stop when a tricycle driver called out to me. He wanted to know — was I a Christian or a Muslim? What followed was one of the most unexpected, most necessary conversations I've had in a long time. He had been telling his fellow driver that I looked lik

SPIRITUALISM Let's start from Homage When we are talking about homage, reverence,praises and gratitude,what do we think it is? As the elders and our forefathers says, knowledge is everything , knowledge is learned on a day to day basis,it can be taught to children and even elders. Knowledge is far b