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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 1:23pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Shymm3x: Tunnels? That one is impossible for now. The best they can ever do is to build a flyover. |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 1:23pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Door - Yoruba, Nigeria Master of Ikere ca. 1949 wood, traces of red pigment 147cm |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 1:24pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Twin figures, ibeji, by the Master of the Owu Shango Shrine. Yoruba, Nigeria. Wood, beads; 28.5cm (11.3". 1997.3.1, 1997.3.2. Native Arts Acquisition Fund. "The Yoruba view twins as powerful and mischievous descendants of the thunder god Shango. Upon the death of one or both of them, a diviner often recommends that ibeji figures be carved in order to protect the living. The work of the Master of the Owu Shango Shrine (ca. 1850-1925), one of the most prominent and skilled carvers among the Yoruba, displays a unique consideration of space and form, notably in the juxtaposition of rounded areas with flat planes." |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 1:25pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
forgiveness: Okay, bro. |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 1:26pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
WIZGUY69: Lol. Just making suggestions since Lagos is surrounded by Lagoon. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 1:26pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Flyoruboy: Even the then western region National Assembly (mapo hall) was situated in Ibadan. 3 Likes
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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by forgiveness: 1:27pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Aareonakakanfo: |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 1:27pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Shymm3x: I get you Bro. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by tolababa(m): 1:28pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
zimoni: Bro Zimoni you are right am from Akoko Ikare Akoko we Adonis speak various languages |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 1:32pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Read an article (more of an interview, really) on here a few days ago about how AG was formed. I'll post the excerpts for anyone interested in starting a political party in naij - the blueprint is quite impressive. In the case of the Action Group, Awolowo called for a meeting, wrote a circular, inviting people for a meeting to discuss the future of western ideas. For the first time, very few people came, even up to the fifth time. Then the sixth time, Awolowo said, ‘let’s put our name down in the meeting, and not summons any more meeting.’ Then Baba Jackson said, ‘let’s not do that. Let’s try once more; whoever attends the meeting, the seventh one, let’s make the go for our purpose. So, they called the seventh meeting and those who came were very fair in number. And then they constituted themselves into a would-be political party. Then, they were holding meetings with Awolowo being the driving force of the organisation, with ideas coming forth from each meeting as to the action to take on the organisation that wants to grow. They had asked themselves: ‘Shall we look towards the elite, the haves or the masses?’ They decided they would embrace the masses as opposed to the middle class or the elite. Furthermore, they decided that their meetings towards forming a political party should not be publicised because if they did, some political opponents would destroy it. So, they didn’t make any noise about their political party. The party came into being at about March/April 1951. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 1:34pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
tolababa: Hey, Ogbeni Olorinla Yiiiii, Where Have You Been? Welcome on board Brother. This thread is da bomb. Proudly Oodua. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by forgiveness: 1:35pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Aareonakakanfo: Chief Ahmed Bola Tinubu ofcourse. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 1:40pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Shadow Minister? Whaoooooo Lord Jisos. Baba Awolowo Was A Genius. Baba, YOU AND YOUR TEAM ARE THE BEST. RIP Baba. 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by superduperjay: 1:50pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Likewise myself too I always wondered why the ibadan warriors were exceptional but my take on it is that probably was their innate strong point, I couldn't reason out any other angle. I think its also part of the fabric of the yoruba kingdom and what defines the unity of the yoruba people to the shock of the rest of the country. Everyone has their various strengths, some yoruba groups are fantastic in commerce/trade, some are excellent fishermen and farmers, some craftsmen, so somehow everyone has their strong point. Everything you are looking on God's green earth can be found in the yoruba kingdom. So we might not really know why the ibadan warriors were fierce but we are blessed to have them. Same thing in 2000 when those fulani's were disturbing them they countered even to the extent buhari had to go down to oyo state. quote author=Shymm3x post=39543049]Morning everyone. 9jacrip and Mayoroflagos Before everyone gets on here. I've been reading about the Jalumi War and I'm here to celebrate Ibadan warriors (the saviours of Yorubaland) and Osun, the historical state, where the Yorubas defeated the Fulanis twice. Inisha (1878) and Osogbo (1840). Err...I'm wondering why all the defeats the Fulanis suffered against Yorubas were inflicted on them by the Ibadans. Apparently, they sacked Oyo twice and actually got to Abeokuta the second time Oyo was sacked. I know Oyo had a brutal cavalry - but what made Ibadan warriors so successful in battles? I definitely need to study more about Ibadan warriors - the saviours of the Yorubas. Proud of Ibadan. Also, the tactics they used in Osogbo's definitely one of best war tactics I've ever read. And the drowning of the retreating Fulanis at the Otin River, by the Offa folks was crazy - supreme Yoruba warriors. Yorubas have always been great in battles. Anyone interested in reading about Ilorin can read this academic source: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=350uAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA448&lpg=PA448&dq=jalumi+war&source=bl&ots=H7QcNGQpT0&sig=n64Lto2pfM55iOra3FfNB6TB4Sg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CEAQ6AEwCDgKahUKEwiwkeyhsuzIAhXJ1hoKHWmrDEE#v=onepage&q=jalumi%20war&f=false It was written by a white man and he spelt "Fulani" as "Filane". [/quote] |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by superduperjay: 1:56pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Just seeing your comment now. We are really blessed to have the ibadan warriors fight our battles. Just for a second try and imagine them being successful? Lol wouldn't have been a funny something. zimoni: |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 2:19pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
forgiveness: Don't say that again Bro. in as much as I like the man, he's no where near Awolowo. The reason why we can't even compare any present Yoruba leader is the absence of regional govt. so there's even no room to compare Awolowo with any Yoruba leader. Tinubu did a lot in Lagos, outside Lagos nko? he's not even permitted to do anything outside his state. that can't be said about Awolowo. His impact is felt in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, osun & ondo. |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:37pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Shymm3x: I love his chic. I follow her on Facebook. |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 2:38pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
superduperjay: True definition of diversity towards achieving a common goal and what a proper nation needs. Not the quagmire the fraudulent zoogeria has, with divergent goals. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 2:39pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
IlekeHD: Word? I follow Jackie Aina on Instagram...that's my bae. 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 2:41pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Jackie Aina...look at the legs - gaddamn! |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 2:41pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Let's talk about bustops. 1st pic - Akure bustop 2nd pic - Ibadan own. 3rd pic - I just love this akure colour taxis. 1 Like
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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 2:43pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Shymm3x: Damn. those legs are heavy. we call it yam legs here. 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 2:45pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
WIZGUY69: Yam legs, yano. But she's segzy as fvck and crazy...I like that chic right there. |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 2:50pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
This flyover connects to Oyo state Secretariat complex. very neat monument. but the insane idea is that: it's always on lock (there's a mini gate there) the only people/personalities permitted to pass through it are top govt officials and the state governors. a very foolish idea.
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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by PaulJohn1: 2:50pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Nice one |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by PaulJohn1: 2:51pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
WIZGUY69: The present governor of Oyo needs to loosen up, how can he be the only one using a flyover. Very dump idea. 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 2:52pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Shymm3x: Too hot I have a crush on her, but before that ; let's see her profile. |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 2:54pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
PaulJohn1: Am telling you. For a vast city like Ibadan that needs flyovers like madt. I bet the number of flyovers in Ibadan is more than 10. flyover is still part of development you know that. |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:56pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Shymm3x: Why do you follow her? Because of those legs? 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by laudate: 2:57pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
Abeg, who is celebrating bus stops here??!! Of all things... make una no fall my hand now! 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 2:58pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
WIZGUY69: Lol. She's not doing bad. She's a beauty/make-up blogger and she's quite popular on YouTube and Instagram. I believe she used to be in the US Army...so she can kick anyone's arse. Beauty vlogger Jackie Aina is taking us around the world on her face. At least that's the aim of her latest video, "The Worldwide Standard of Beauty." |
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:58pm On Oct 31, 2015 |
WIZGUY69:*sigh* |
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