More than
Aso Ebi
and Afrobeats.
Ijoko Omo Yoruba is a London-based diaspora community platform dedicated to educating, connecting and celebrating Yoruba culture. We started because we noticed a gap — a generation disconnected from their language, stories and traditions.
“Ẹni tó bá fẹ̀ mọ ibi tí ó ti wà, kí ó wo ìdílé rẹ̀”
Yoruba Wisdom
scroll →"Ẹni tó bá fẹ̀ mọ ibi tí ó ti wà, kí ó wo ìdílé rẹ̀"
Know your roots to know yourself.
The Yoruba diaspora shaped cultures across Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad and beyond.
"Àjọṣepọ̀ ni ipilẹ̀ aṣeyọrí"
Togetherness is the foundation of success.
Ẹ kú àárọ̀
Good morning (with respect)
The Yoruba have the highest rate of twin births anywhere in the world. Twins — Ìbejì — are considered sacred.
"Ilé Ọba tó jó, ẹwà ló bùsi"
When a king's palace burns down, an even more beautiful palace is rebuilt.
"Bí Esin bá dani gùlé a tún gun ni"
If a person falls off a horse, they climb back on. Keep trying.
Yoruba is spoken by over 45 million people across Nigeria, Benin, Togo and the global diaspora.
"Ogbọn ọdùnnìí wèrè ẹmìí"
Today's wisdom, next year's madness. Learn to adapt.
Ẹ káàbọ̀
Welcome — the gathering always begins with welcome.
"Ògo òrùn kò sé fọwọ bò"
The brightness of the sun cannot be covered by hands. Greatness cannot be stopped.
"Gbogbo alángbá ló d'anu délẹ"
All lizards lie flat — we cannot tell which one has a stomach ache. Be kind always.
Àwa ń jọ
We are together — the spirit of every IOY gathering.
"A pẹ kó to jẹun, kì jẹ ibàjẹ"
The person who eats late will not eat spoiled food. Patience is a virtue.
The Gèlèdé masquerade — honouring the spiritual power of women — is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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