Obirin Yoruba

The theory that research has confirmed is the true definition of Yoruba women throughout Yoruba history. Yoruba women have always had vision and been hardworking while their daughters have always watched their mothers working hard. From there they have evolved into hard working women.

Motherhood has never hindered Yoruba women from working hard. Different forms of historical sources corroborate this fact. If today, you come across a Yoruba woman who is not hardworking, then there must be something wrong somewhere.

It is through vision, resilience, persistent hardworking, that wealth became generational among Yoruba women. For example, during the colonial times, the British feared and dreaded the Yoruba women. They refused to employ them, boycotted many of their trades, yet these women found a means to thrive. The colonisers then imposed heavy taxes on the women; and that was when the women collectively responded in full force. Enough is enough—and the rest became history.  

Most hardworking people become wealthy. Yoruba women’s generation of hardworking habits enabled them to amass wealth. It also granted them access to power in all parastatals and in all circumstances.

If it seems as if wealth as well as access to power, has declined among Yoruba women today, it is because the Nigerian societies have become extremely hostile and aggressive towards them. It is also because the men, who seem to hold most powers, have failed them. And all we need to do for a solution is make a U-turn.

Dr Adeolu