Ariyo Aresa
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Articles by Ariyo Aresa
May 5, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Oruko Amutorunwa: Understanding Celestial Names
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
April 17, 2026
The Tricycle Theology: A Morning Dialogue on Ifá
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
February 28, 2026