Yoruba

Carved ceremonial ivory containers from the Yoruba polity of Owo, which flourished 1400–1600

Yoruba Proverbs

Yoruba Proverbs Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Yoruba Proverbs, Yoruba quotes, and Yoruba sayings, collected over the years from a variety of sources. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. Please DO page find from...

African Proverbs

African Proverbs

African Proverbs We have collected and put the best African Proverbs. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these African Proverbs inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your goals. Who knows—success could be just...

Obatala priests in their temple in Ife

Orisha

Orisha Orisha or Òrìṣà (original spelling in the Yoruba language), known as orichá or orixá in Latin America, are the human form of the spirits (Irunmọlẹ) sent by Olodumare, Olorun, Olofi in Yoruba traditional identity. The Irunmọlẹ are meant to guide creation and particularly humanity on how to live and succeed on Earth (Ayé). Most Òrìṣà are said to be deities previously...