Who we are
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.
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Yoruba Wisdom
“Ọwọ́ ọmọdé ò tó pẹpẹ, ti àgbàlagbà ò wọ kèǹgbè”
A child's hand cannot reach the high shelf; an adult's hand cannot enter the narrow gourd
Everyone has their own strength. We need each other.
“Bí a bá rin ọ̀nà jìnnà, a ó rí ọ̀rẹ́”
If we walk a long road, we will find a friend
Journeys bring companions.
The ancient Yoruba city of Oyo was once one of the most powerful empires in West Africa.
“Ìfẹ́ la fi ń kọ́ ilé”
It is with love that we build a home
Egungun masquerade is recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Yoruba people celebrate the annual New Yam Festival (Odun Ijesu) as a time of renewal.
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