I’ve been an ‘Afro-centric,’ devout Christian since my early adolescence. African cultural traditions have always fascinated me. While studying anthropology as an undergraduate, I learned about Orisha ...

The Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye has described the total concept of Rio de Janeiro Carnival as one that is predicated on Yoruba ...

Brilliant strips of cloth fly out from the dancer as he whirls to the rhythmic pounding of African drums. He lunges in mock attack as surrounding priestesses bow and chant centuries-old tribal songs ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This painting, named Oya’s Betrayal, ...

Yoruba culture faced the brutal challenges of the transatlantic slave trade, yet it managed to endure and flourish in the heart of Brazil. In the 16th century, the transatlantic slave trade began.

Yoruba people believe that the deities in Yoruba land have lived on earth like humans and had wives and even kids. Erinle They are known to be very staunch believers that idolize culture and believe ...

The Federal Government, through the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, has unveiled plans to establish the ‘World Orisha Congress’ to boost the nation’s economy through spiritual tourism.

This undated image provided by OceanGate Expeditions in June 2021 shows the company's Titan submersible. (AP) Happy Friday, everyone. I’m still here in Texas, melting and researching day trips to ...