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How to tap into our inner Ori

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Best way to tap into our inner Orí? Tapping into our inner Orí, or inner consciousness, can be a powerful way to connect with our true selves and find guidance and direction in life. Here are some ways to tap into our inner Orí: 1. Meditation: Meditation is a powerful tool for quieting the mind and connecting with our inner selves. By sitting in silence and focusing on our breath, we can tune out distractions and listen to the voice of our inner Orí. 2. Self-reflection: Taking time to reflect on our thoughts, feelings, and experiences can help us gain insight into our inner selves. Journaling, talking with a trusted friend or therapist, or simply taking a quiet walk in nature can all be ways to reflect on our inner Orí. 3. Mindfulness: Practicing mindfulness involves being present in the moment and fully engaged with our surroundings. By focusing on the present moment, we can tune out distractions and connect with our inner Orí. 4. Intuition: Our inner Orí often speaks to us through ou

Yoruba names of herbs and spices

Tiger nut - Ofio Onion - Alubọsa Ginger - Atalẹ Bell pepper - Tataṣe Garlic - Ayù Kola nut - Obi Cinnamon - Oriira Walnut - Awùsá/Àsálà Spring onion - Alubọsa Elewe Bitter Kola - Orogbo Basil - Efinrin Bitterleaf - Ewuro Indigo plant - Èlú (Aro) Shea butter - Òrí Chilli pepper/Bonnet - Ata rodo Alligator pepper - Atare Grape - Eso Àjàrà Water letuce - Ojú oró Nutmeg - Aríwó Dates - Labidun Bitter melon - Ejirin wewe Eggplant - Igba/Ikan Cayenne pepper - Ṣọmbọ Tumeric - Ajo (Atalẹ pupa) Marijuana - Igbó Corn silk - Irukere agbado Lemon - Ijaganyin Jute - Ewedu Tamarind - Awin Pumpkin - Elégédé Lime - Osan wewe Bamboo - Oparun Moringa - Ewelẹ Watermelon - Ibara Wild lettuce  - Ẹfọ Yanrin Aloe vera - Eti Erin Milkweed - Bomubomu Roselle Hibiscus - Iṣapa Cucumber - Apálá Camwood - Osùn Plum -Ìgọ Hog plum - Ìyeyè Almond - Ofio omu Miracle berry - Agbayun Black pepper - Iyere Lotus plant- Oṣibata Bush mango - Oro Fig - Ọ̀pọ̀tọ́ (Eeya) Siam weed - Ewe Akintola Raffia palm - Ògùrọ Earth chestn

Beautiful Yoruba woman

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Beautiful Yoruba woman

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Yemoja Ògùn

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Yemoja Ògùn Otẹtẹ Areyin pọn Sàngó Arúgbó odò ti n jègbo funfun Jogún Osó Omirigbasin Omi arinmasun Onílẹ̀ odò Omi asàn rẹ̀rẹ̀ mọ gbọkò To my mother Yemoja who walks with us MANIFEST through us... PROTECT US... GUIDE US... GUARD US... BLESS US... May Ìyá mi Yemoja always wash away our sadness, sickness and tribulations and fill our lives with wealth, health and prosperity.... Àṣẹ Èdùmàrè Eeepa Omi Ooooooo!!! Eèpàà Yemoja Ooooooo!!! Akú Òsè Yemoja/Sango/Obaluaye/Bayaani Iyalorisa Omitonade Ifawemimo

Adiye-Irana

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The Adiye-Irana ritual, practiced by the Yoruba people, is a solemn ceremony performed for the deceased. In the past, it was considered an honorable tradition, and every Yoruba person desired to have this ritual performed when they passed away. The saying "it's better to die young with Adiye-Irana than to die old without one" reflects the significance placed on this ritual. The Adiye-Irana ritual serves as a metaphorical reminder to the Yoruba people that death is inevitable. It underscores the belief that everyone will eventually pass away, and death is not the end, but rather a transition from the physical world to the spiritual world, also known as Orisun. The ritual is seen as a journey taken by the deceased from the earth to another realm. The importance of the Adiye-Irana ritual is deeply ingrained in Yoruba culture, and those who partake in the ceremony believe that one day, the same rite will be performed for them after their demise. This belief is reflected in th

Stylish Yoruba women

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Ebute Metta a Yoruba town

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A Short History Of Ebute Metta There is a very rich history behind the Ebute mMetta town in Eko.  The construction of the lagos rail terminal situated at Ebute Metta gave birth to the idea behind me digging deep to find out more about the historical town. Ebute Metta is known for the production and sale of local food and cloths. It is an part of Lagos, many of its houses were built during the colonial era using Brazilian architecture. Ebute Metta is part of the Awori Kingdom of Otto. Its capital is at Otto just before Iddo on the way to Lagos Island. Ebute Metta means “The three Harbours” in the Yoruba language. This was in reference to Iddo, Otto and Oyingbo. In the olden days the king, Oba Oloto of Otto, controlled these harbours and had his agents collecting taxes from ships bringing goods to Lagos by way of them. In 1867, there was a great tension between the Christian community and adherents of the traditional religion in Abeokuta which was on the verge of snowballing into a secta

Orlando Owoh

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  Orlando Owoh, the Legendary Highlife Singer He will forever be remembered as combo highlife icon. Leader of guitar dominated combo with the accent on rhythm, Orlando was a crooner of highlife hits with a voice like no other human sound brought into music. Rich and guttural, he was naturally endowed , projecting quite effectively on all the registers high, low and middle without straining his voice. His melodies were and far removed from the conventional popular music pattern but firmly rooted in African music. Dr Orlando, as he was fondly called by his admirers, promoted African cultural music abroad for five decades. His first notable effort was in London where he made considerable impact playing on a star studded bill. Said he “ My band was in London in 1972 to play for Nigerian Law Students to celebrate their graduation. I played at the African Center on October 1, 1972. That was where I was honored with the doctorate degree in music. Continuing he said , I was on the same bill wi