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This month’s Club consisted of 20 people and began with the song Mo gbo gba, a song we learned at the end of the last meet and one that made everybody present blush. Before the Conservation began, we were invited to be understanding, patient and supportive of each other’s abilities. As usual, we proceeded to … Continue reading Yoruba Conversation Club Meet Up: February 11th 2014
So we had the second iteration of the Yoruba Conversation Club on Thursday 12th December. We had an intimate group of participants, a small number of new attendees, and some very welcome return ones. Take a look at some of the pictures taken by Seyi. The post-its are something we use to record words or … Continue reading Mo Gbo Gba – Yoruba Convo Club, 12th Dec 2013
Check out this video snippet of an elderly yoruba lady rendering an Oriki – this is not necessarily the level of skill we’re aiming for after each conversation club but maybe one day we’ll all be able to do this! Continue reading Oriki of the Idobiri people in Aiyepe Ogun State
The Jist: Short and sweet content 