#Yoruba proverb

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Yoruba Proverb

A naked man cannot stick his hand in his pocket

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Ìwẹ́ Òwe 18:24 Àwọn ọ̀rẹ́ kan wà, ọ̀rẹ́ àfẹnujẹ́ ni wọ́n, ṣugbọn ọ̀rẹ́ mìíràn wà tí ó fi ara mọ́ni ju ọmọ ìyá ẹni lọ.

There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24 | Yoruba Bible (YCE) and New King James Version (NKJV) The Yoruba Bible: Bible Society of Nigeria © 1900/2010 and The Holy Bible; New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. Cross References: John 15:14-15; Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 27:10

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Photos: Dr. Bldr. Abdulhakeem Odegade, Akmodel Group MD, Reuben Abati, Dele Momodu, Others Receives Award At South-West Investment Summit

Akmodel Group Managing Director, Builder (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Odegade joined other awardees at the recently held 4th edition of the South West Investment Summit and Advancement Award. The event with theme: “Unlocking Investment Opportunities in the South-West” took place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island. Dr. Odegade was honoured with *Outstanding Personality Of The Year Award* for his…

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The water a person is destined to drink, always flows to them - Yoruba Proverb 🌊

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This resplendence of cloth and dress must, however, be underpinned by an armature of breeding, good manners and respect, else one becomes a ‘ garawa ofi fo ’ – an empty barrel, all noise and no use. The futility of beauty without meaning is often highlighted, and among the Yoruba, beauty has to be ‘mindful’, must be functional, however minimally. As the proverbs go, ‘ iwa l’ewa ’ (one’s character is one’s beauty), and ‘ iwa rere l’eso eniyan ’ (a good character is the best attire). Another common saying in Yorubaland is ‘ Aso la nri ki, ki a to ki eniyan ’ (it is the cloth we should greet before greeting the wearer). This saying illustrates that in some contexts it is the history and antecedents imbued in the cloth that one accords respect to – not just the person. The cloth/textile in these circumstances therefore evokes a multi-faceted, culturally significant and positively evaluated type of meaning that the beholder instantly experiences in a way that transcends literal sensibilities and comprehension.

Eni Bankole-Race - Aso iyi, aso eye: Resplendence and the Yoruba prestige textile aso-oke (2018)

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gender around the world

thinking of making an effortpost elaborating on my 'gender is about power' post. a lot of people don't know just how common gender roles are across the world. like, every society that we know of has gender-segregated labor. they're not all equally strict, but this division is one of the few human universals we know of. and another one is that in every society we know of, women are responsible for childcare.

not all societies denigrate women. the extreme denigration of women is basically societies that imprison women at home, because to appear in public is to be 'indecent' and therefore mark you as a bad woman worthy of punishment and violence. these are called ideologies of female seclusion. examples include, to varying extent, ancient athens, modern iran, ancient china, the modern christian fundamentalist movement. these societies also tend to culturally devalue women's contributions to society. lip service will be given to the importance of mothers, but the most important and recognized people in society will be men. any influence women have tends to be behind the scenes influence on particular powerful men. this type of seclusion is somewhat more common in europe and asia.

some societies culturally recognize women's value and allow women to become high-status individuals publically. women appear in public, have spheres of power they control, and are not systematically degraded (but a caveat, which i explain soon). these societies include the ancient oyo benin of western africa (modern day descendants are the yoruba), the iroquois, the inuit, the !kung people. this type of cultural recognition is somewhat more common in africa and the (indigenous) americans.

now for the caveat - even societies that viewed women as valuable, important, powerful, often have anti-women organizing principles. arranged marriage exists among the inuit and !kung people, for instance, with an older man betrothed to a girl or young woman. there are multiple yoruba proverbs that denigrate or patronize women. these societies are not feminist utopias. they are societies that believe in the complementarian value of women's work, recognize it, and where women are expected to be full members of society. this does not mean that men and women are utterly equal in dignity.

there are many manifestations of the arrangements above - the lamalerans of indonesia don't have a culture of seclusion but do value men's labor over women's. even among fundamentalist christians, we see different levels of female seclusion and leadership among the different subgroups. i note trends, and trends are not absolute.

why does this matter to us? because it proves that gender is not a liberatory principle. gender is not even primarily an aesthetic principle. gender is a script handed to people that they must play so society can function. some scripts say that women's roles are important and valuable and ought to be celebrated. other scripts say that women's roles are less important and women are shameful and should stay secluded. but it is worth noting they are scripts nonetheless.

understanding that gender exists to organize labor, values, reproduction, also means you understand why feminists should study economics. male anxiety about female empowerment rises when male employment is threatened. in other words, rising unemployment for men = increasing anxiety about women "replacing" them = increasing desire for strict gender roles that "assure" men places in society. (btw - many women also feel the same in societies where they depend on men, and employed women are viewed as enemies.)

until we figure out how to get men to stop being existentially concerned with their place on the masculine hierarchy, decreases in male employment and male success will continue to be boons to anti-feminist. and so, in addition to being worried about unemployment because of how it affects women's labor directly, feminists should be worried about unemployment because it ferments anti-female resentment. (could managing unemployment levels thus turn out to be a way to control anti-feminist sentiment, so that feminists can lay groundwork for more advanced feminist points? instead of always worrying about maintaining the gains we have? food for thought)

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Ifa: The 16 Odu Ifa & Their Meaning.

The meaning of the 16 Odu Ifa of the Ifa is based on 16 symbolic or allegorical parables contained in the 16 Core Chapters or Principles that form the basis of the Ifá, a system of divination of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The Grand Priest of Ifa, the Babalawo or Iyanifas are the Priests and Priestesses of the Ifa Oracle that receive and decode the meaning of the Divine Messages contained in the Odu Ifa Parables that are transmitted to them using a Divination Chain known as Opele or the Sacred Palm or Kola Nuts on a Wooden Divination Tray called the Opon Ifa. When the 16 Odu Ifa is combined, a total of 256 Odu emerges which is essentially a collection of 16 Odu, each of which has sixteen alternatives that are believed to reference all situations, circumstances, actions, and consequences in life. These form the basis of traditional Yoruba spiritual knowledge and are the foundation of all Yoruba divination systems. Ifá proverbs, stories, and poetry are not written down. Rather, they are passed down orally from one Babalawo to another. People consult Ifa for divine intervention and spiritual guidance. The 16 Odu Ifa:

- Eji Ogbe: The principle of Eji Ogbe is the idea of perfect alignment with Destiny. Ifa teaches that all human Destinies are rooted in the spiritual discipline of developing good character.

- Oyeku Meji: It references the idea that death represents the end of a cycle for example the end of poverty, the end of ill health, the end of confusion, and the end of loneliness.

iii) Iwori Meji: It focuses on the ability to identify REAL possibilities.

iv) Odi Meji: Odi means the spirit of female reproductive organs; it is known as the seal. To seal something in a ceremony is to guarantee it will manifest. A seal is anything irreversible such as birth.

v) Irosun Meji: Irosun Meji occupies the fifth position within the order of Odu Ifa in Yorubaland. Irosun means the spirit that protects the head and descends. The Odu is known as the sounding Osun. Osun is the spirit that protects the head (Ori). The head is where memories are stored, so by protecting the head, Osun preserves the past. Irosun Meji is the stable and inflexible reality of what has come before us.

vi) Owonrin Meji: Owonrin means brought by the hands. It says the solidification of the past lays the foundation for that which is to come. Humans are born with a spectrum of potential that cannot be changed. Within the spectrum, we can make choices affecting the way our potential becomes manifest.

vii) Obara Meji: Obara is the Odu that incarnates humility in the struggle with arrogance. For those who are struggling to find abundance cleaning away the negative effects of arrogance is the first step towards accessing your ability to create abundance.

viii) Okanran Meji: Here is a warning not to scatter your attention. Okanran refers to new beginnings and a change of direction in your life. This change needs to be focused and directed towards a specific goal in order to be effective.

ix) Ogunda Meji: Ogunda Meji is a reference to the courage of Ogun to face unknown obstacles. When some people have problems they complain and blame others. In Ifa, complaining and blaming others is called ibi. Ire comes from accessing Ogun’s Ase, which is the Ase of the courage to take responsibility for all of your problems and the willingness to face them head-on.

x) Osa Meji: There are some stories attached to his Odu, simply put, it is said according to the Odu Ifa Osa Meji Ifa explains what happened between the Iyami and human beings: When humans (eniyan) and birds (eye) came to earth (Aye) from the sky (Orun) they made the sacred promise they will never kill each other. Time passed by and human beings became hungry because there wasn’t food for them and so they started to die one by one; Esu came to humans and put in their minds why they were dying with so many birds around. Humans decided to break the promise and started to kill the birds and eat them. The Eleye became very furious and went to Eledumare who said that human beings were guilty and since that moment the Eleye or Iyami will have the power to interfere in the human’s life and do what they want with them. Human beings broke the promise, they broke the equilibrium and now they need Iyami’s favor to avoid negativities.

xi) Ika Meji: This speaks of running away from evil thoughts, evil actions, and evil utterances. IFA says evil does not pay, but doing good and thinking well, and speaking out good words attract enormous blessings from OLODUMARE.

xii) Oturupon-Meji: Oturupon-Meji occupies the twelfth position in Odu Ifa. It is an image of instability within the forces of the earth. Oturupon Meji reveals how the faculty of intelligence came to the world. It relates to Egungun (Ancestor Society). The Egungun should be allowed to comment on the resolution of any conflict. Oturupon deals with the spiritual consequence of lack of courage.

xiii) Otura Meji Otura meji means peace, harmony, love, and light through proper examination of mind, heart, and soul to find the infinite wisdom, infinite power, and the infinite supply of all that is necessary to achieve our earthly destiny and spiritual growth.

xiv) Irete Meji: Under this Odu, Orunmila speaks of possible initiation into IFA to guarantee long life and good health. This Odu speaks of the prosperity of life and the Exaltation of life if the possible offering of rituals, sacrifice, and initiation to encourage the fulfillment of life and happiness.

xv) Ose Meji: Ose Meji says there is a woman that is looking to have children but she has been unsuccessful up till this point. Ose Meji says this person must make a sacrifice. Ose Meji says that if this person can sacrifice, they will soon find a spouse, and birth to children, and receive a financial increase.

xvi) Ofun Meji: Ofun Meji occupies the sixteenth position within the order of Odu Ifa in Yorubaland, West Africa. In Ogbe Ofun, it means that the person is in alignment with their destiny and is receiving blessings as a result of the effectiveness of their prayers and spiritual discipline. Read the full article

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about me 🦋🐾🐈

Basic Bio Stuff:

name: muna

pronouns: she/her (but idrc to be honest)

age: minor

nationality: nigerian-british (specifically yoruba. yes i have an igbo name. don't think about it too hard.)

religion: side a pentecostal christian

What I'll post about:

Christianity:

Currently reading: Ecclesiastes

Version I read: Mainly CSB but i cross-reference with other versions (e.g., ESV, NIV, AMP)

Favourite books: Proverbs, Song of Songs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Hebrews

Favourite Bible verse: it changes. right now its John 20:29

Other: Love is the most important commandment, I wish more people would follow it 💚

Formula 1:

Favourite current drivers: *OP81*, MV33, CL16, CS55, AA23, YT22, FC43

Favourite retired drivers: NR6, SV5, JB9, DR3 (ouch.)

Favourite teams: *Ferrari*, Williams, Red Bull

Favourite tracks: Suzuka, COTA, Spa, Silverstone, Interlagos

Favourite duos (NOT ships): brocedes, bearnelli, lestappen, landoscar, maxiel, yukierre

Other fandoms I'm in:

alien stage

project sekai

blue lock

bungou stray dogs

animanga in general

kpop in general (ult groups: skz, nwjns, katseye, enhypen, zb1, honestly a bunch)

ORV

books (esp classic russian/japanese lit.)

stranger things

MILGRAM

cats (not the musical i just really like cats)

...and more!! (i am in every single fandom ever)

Anything else:

no dni's - everyone welcome ^-^ just be respectful

i'm really sorry, but as a minor i can't give any donations...the best i can do is spread awareness and pray about it :(

i'm an intp-t !!

HUGE humanities nerd (i love books and poetry and history and theology/philosophy if i was an aesthetic itd be chaotic academia my LOVE)

asks are open and welcome, as long as you're somewhat respectful about it

can and will make everything about Jesus Christ <33

just here for a good time tbh :]

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African Proverb:

The wealth which enslaves the owner isn’t wealth. ~ Yoruba

[ladpn]

Surulere, early year's of post independent Nigeria

Surulere a word in my native dialect of Yoruba, it literally translates as “Patience gets you everything” Yoruba words are often predictions or proverbs or should we say call things as we want them to be

[jujufilms]

Yoruba Proverb

“The slave works under the sun while the master eats in the shade” Yoruba Proverb 

[somehowwow]

It is easy to steal a village drum but difficult to find a safe place to play it.

Yoruba proverb

[billionier]

#GoodNewsMustTravelFast🗣️📖🚀🌎. THE DOMINION OF THE KINGDOM Daniel 7:22, 27 Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. There aren't any need for analysis or perusal views on the matter of the Kingdom. The everlasting Kingdom reigns by power, authority and dominion. 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. When someone has power, he does not give suggestions, he issue command. In Yoruba proverb it is rendered "Ōba Kii daba, asē l'oba pa." Meaning 'A king does nothing than but give command.' Power is one of the virtues of the Kingdom. The Church, must stay focused and redefine what he stands for and stop playing religion. I have witnessed some trend over the years about the unthinkable stand of the Church of endorsing political candidates during campaign and electioneering period. Many uncensored prophet gives predictions about who will become what and at the end this political juggernaut will tactically want to go against the Church. The Church is not a political confederacy, he is a spiritual compass to the world. Let's take our stand! I believe that the BODY OF CHRIST shall be in charge of every sphere of government before the return of JESUS. I'm sick and tired of denominational hangover of Churches, for how long are we going to rally on false represention of the Kingdom of God. The KINGDOM OF GOD, is not about nomenclature, it is about influence and unprecedented impact we have all across the street, hamlets, towns, cities and giving meaning to the lost SOULS around us. One of the sayings of Jesus that always set me up on the GO is Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth... The matter is, HOW MANY SOULS HAVE REPENTED THROUGH YOU? Are you giving JOY to HEAVEN? ARE YOU A BONAFIDE SOUL WINNER? (at Victoria Island, Lagos) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0iYLqDpnx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Modupe (I’m Grateful) - Tomi Favored Ft. The Royal Citizens

Modupe (I’m Grateful) – Tomi Favored Ft. The Royal Citizens

Modupe is a song that comes out of introspection. There is a Yoruba proverb that states that if one knows how to think deeply, they’ll know how to thank.   Spontaneous/Dynamic gospel music minister, Tomi Favored and The Royal Family have teamed up to deliver this promising sound to bless your life.   Sharing the inspiration behind the song, Tomi Favored said; “December 12, 2022 is my 10th Year…

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[Download] Modupe (I’m Grateful) - Tomi Favored Ft. The Royal Citizens

MODUPE is a song that comes out of introspection. There is a Yoruba proverb which states that if one knows how to think deeply, they’ll know how to thank. Spontaneous/Dynamic gospel music minister, Tomi Favored and The Royal Family have teamed up to deliver this is promising sound to bless your life. Sharing the inspiration behind the song, Tomi Favored said; “December 12, 2022 is my 10th Year Wedding Anniversary to Seyi Alesh @seyialesh – Glory to God – Hallelujah! God has come through for us in so many ways; He has preserved our lives, always protected, provided, blessed and corrected us. The amazing, energetic, vibrant and joy-giving fam, The Royal Citizens (TRC) @theroyalcitizens were the perfect choice to help express the gratitude for our King Jesus. Coming with their own signature praise for things God has done for them, we hope when you listen, you’ll grab a step or two, a shoulder shrug or maybe cut a rug, and praise Him with us in gratitude!” This song celebrates God and just says “Modupe”; meaning I’m Grateful. MODUPE! Stream "Modupe (I’m Grateful)" Below; https://youtu.be/xSRu9Fqx6pc Read the full article

[newsnigeria]

Joy

Joy has a slender and fragile body. It snaps and breaks too readily. The yam on your plate is white and succulent? Be careful not to eat in public. Secure your door firm, conceal the dish with your hands, and consume your yam privately and inaudibly. Nobody will lick your fingers if they drip blood. Only if your fingers were dripping delicious oil and nectars would people lick them. Folks do not want you to prosper. Only your ori will see you through to the table of fortune. Speak only with yourself. Refrain from divulging your secrets to others. Do you see folks standing in cliques of two and three? They are friends only facially and on the surface. Their camaraderie is not belly-deep. The body of joy is slender and fragile. It snaps and breaks too readily. Focus on your trade, friend. That’s your only visa from the snare of poverty. ***** All the above are Yoruba proverbs. Why does the Yoruba culture conceptualize and characterize people in this manner? Prof. Moyo Okediji Read the full article