Yoruba Cultural Identity

#Art & Literature

The posts discuss Lagos' cultural identity as part of Yoruba land, highlighting its heritage and hospitality while addressing controversies around 'Owambe' and its history.

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Arojinle

Arojinle

@@arojinle1

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What's this girl smoking? >>>You said "Owambe is not Yoruba culture." >>>You then follow it with "Owambe is a slang derivative from Ó wà ní ibẹ̀..." The "Ó wà ní ibẹ̀" you quoted, is it from Swahili?

9:25 AM·Sep 16, 2025·7.2K Views
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Idris Connecting Nigeria

Idris Connecting Nigeria

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Lagos is Yoruba land. This is undeniable, indisputable and eternal. While it is a city of opportunities that has welcomed people from across Nigeria and beyond, those who thrive on its soil must acknowledge the hospitality of the Yoruba people who built and continue to sustain

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8:29 PM·Sep 14, 2025·5.7K Views
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Abu Amir

Abu Amir

@@SadiqMaunde

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These are your posts that you made in January. You equally spelt the so-called "owanbe" as "owambe." I will keep on saying this, you guys are the most dangerous, & the worst thing that ever happened to Nigeria. One thing I will take too seriously is ensuring that I contribute

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8:43 AM·Sep 15, 2025·3K Views
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S.A.L.A.K.O

S.A.L.A.K.O

@@UnkleAyo

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So today it is Owanbe?

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6:20 AM·Sep 15, 2025·2.7K Views
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HRM Oba Omotooyosi Bayo M.Akinleye

HRM Oba Omotooyosi Bayo M.Akinleye

@@letsbuildnew9ja

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To Baba Alakun Idris ; Lagos is not a cultural melting point, Lagos is Yoruba land with Yoruba culture. If you are not bold enough to declare Lagos as Yoruba land with Yoruba culture please resign NOW!!!

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8:02 AM·Sep 14, 2025·2.3K Views
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AJE

AJE

@@Riddwane

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I have personally refrained from making any post on this matter since yesterday, because of the sensitivity of the issue. I honestly can say Idris has consistently projected Yoruba heritage and culture over the last 19 years, especially in the area of fashion. Up till this

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10:55 PM·Sep 14, 2025·1.1K Views
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