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What does the name “Yoruba” come from?
As an ethnic description, the word “Yoruba” was first recorded in reference to the Oyo Empire in a treatise written by the 16th century Songhai scholar Ahmed Baba.
It was popularized by Hausa usage and ethnography written in Arabic and Ajami during the 19th century, in origin referring to the Oyo… Read more -
Why do we see no problem in continuing to use labels given to us by foreign entities? Why do we continue to go with labels forced upon us by colonizers? What can we do to change the labels? (I am posing the question to hear the opinions of the great Afrikan minds on this platform. May all who read it have a wonderful rest of your day! Love!)
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I agree 100%. Language is one of the most important aspects of regaining our minds. Any term that comes from our people I would be in favor of using. I personally feel until I learn a language that comes from my people better than I know the language that was forced upon me I am half stepping and not fully in alignment with my ancestors. I… Read more
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OUR FOOD IS THE BEST FOOD!
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Is it possible to change my username?
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