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5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by Opinionated: 11:52am On Aug 22, 2017 |
The Yorubas are one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria. They are mainly found in the South-Western part of the country. They are popular for two things-education and culture. In this case, we want to focus on the later which is culture. Although almost all ethnic groups in Nigeria are culturally conscious, that of the Yorubas is a notch higher. Hence as a traveller to states such as Osun, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo and Ekiti; you are expected to know or be aware of some cultural rules which you cannot find in a book. You are taught from your childhood. In order not to fall foul of these unwritten cultural rules, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares some of these rules. Greeting is a must It is an 'abomination' if you walk past a Yoruba man or woman without greeting. It is even worse when you know them and you still do not greet. They will perceive you as uncultured, disrespectful and lacking home training. Give elders items with your left hand You must have observed that some people frown their faces or do not accept an item from the giver if you offer it with your left hand. This is one of the ways to indirectly 'offend' a Yoruba person. Even among your peers, you should not give items with your left hand. Always use your right hand. Don't call your sister/brother by their name For the Yorubas, even if the age difference is just a year, you must add a prefix like aunt or uncle. It is even more unacceptable if you call someone way older than you by their name. The person will just ignore or be lackadaisical. Leave when parents have a visitor (s) If you do not want to get into trouble with your parents especially your mum, you should leave when they have visitors. They do not want you to eavesdrop. If you decide to stay, the reward is a dirty slap from your mum! Always eat your meat last We do not know the source of this rule but when dining with a Yoruba family, you should always eat your meat last. source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-unwritten-cultural-rules-yorubas/ 43 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by flex04(m): 11:58am On Aug 22, 2017 |
Don't call your sister/brother by their name For the Yorubas, even if the age difference is just a year, you must add a prefix like aunt or uncle. It is even more unacceptable if you call someone way older than you by their name. The person will just ignore or be lackadaisical. Always eat your meat last We do not know the source of this rule but when dining with a Yoruba family, you should always eat your meat last. so wen there was no words like aunt or uncle wot do guys use afonjas can just eat meat without their meal,,, afonjas and meat are like ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 29 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by soberdrunk(m): 1:25pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
6) Yoruba parents are never wrong....... ![]() 68 Likes |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by babyfaceafrica: 1:26pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
You last rule is vague..could you elucidate more...the second rule is birth because the left hand is used to do lots of filty things like wash your bum,pack dirts e.t.c...why should you use that same hand to greet people? 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by scholes0(m): 1:27pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
Eating meat last in a meal is not a Yoruba thing. It is an African thing lol, and it is mostly because meat is expensive! ![]() So it is mostly just a matter of how rich a family is. crestedaguiyi: KingOvoramwen1: Haters club ... ![]() They have arrived in full force to serve the Yorubas, Kings of the South. ![]() Made up of Igbo kidnappers / Drug mules and Edo witches / wizards... Holy ghost fire consume them wherever they are gathered.!!! ![]() ![]() 183 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by prahcetomi(m): 1:27pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
Beautiful culture..... ![]() 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by speezyWears: 1:27pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
Yeye 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by dayleke: 1:27pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
Right on d money..... Ododo oro le so o. 5 Likes |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by Mechette(m): 1:27pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
afonjas mumu don do 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by gnykelly(m): 1:27pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
whatever 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by refreshrate: 1:28pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
What about the oil & plenty pepper in stew thing? 28 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by jashar(f): 1:28pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
the stupidity of tribalism is about to be unleashed here. what a damn shame. can't people just embrace differences in peace? 19 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by Danialuone: 1:28pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
6. You must understand non verbal communication very well 7.Respect culture and traditions my tought 47 Likes |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by LordDecency(m): 1:28pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
The Yoruba culture is a Beautiful one. Full of Respect and Beautiful Background. Only in Yoruba, Both Tradition/White Wedding all the Rainbow, Primary $Secondary colors are marking register ![]() They are blessed. ![]() 20 Likes
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Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by Lilimax(f): 1:29pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
More like basic etiquette for any child ![]() 15 Likes |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by Karlman: 1:29pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
OK |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by seunny4lif(m): 1:29pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
![]() OP forget to add Remote giver You must come from your room to give your parent the TV remote from next chair to them Visitor's money All the money the visitors gave you must be presented without leaving out a kobo ![]() ![]() Proudly Yoruba 60 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by AjalaJ(m): 1:29pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
Unwritten constitution, but embedded in the blood. Perfect Money/Payeer/Epay/Neteller: .com.ng 3 Likes |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by magoo10(m): 1:29pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
OK reminds me of written and unwritten constitution. Awon temi bawo 13 Likes |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by chinex276(m): 1:29pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
pls op don't forget the part where mining of skull is a special skill 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by Nobody: 1:30pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
I am Igbo but my mother is Yoruba
I had a tough time with my mother family while growing up
they call us omoake because we no dey bow down greet them
a lot of weird thing about their culture sha 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by jacob05(m): 1:30pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
flex04:Uncultured maggot. ![]() 33 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by LordDecency(m): 1:30pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
flex04: Try go any of their party. ![]() ![]() 20 Likes
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Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by VickyRotex(f): 1:30pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
I thought this was common with every tribe or how an individual is raised! Proudly Nigerian!!! ![]() ![]() Omo Oodua nimi ![]() 29 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by dayleke: 1:31pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
The people turning this into a cultural war should just sit back and take a look at their lives and see if without them, the world won't be a better place. #Onelove 13 Likes |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by bibiking7(m): 1:31pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
6. Spend money given to you by a visitor. Or eat food given to you by visitor. Beating loading...... 70% 33 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 5 Unwritten Cultural Rules Of The Yorubas by Tajbol4splend(m): 1:31pm On Aug 22, 2017 |
The only one I know to be general and agree to is no.2, the rest is your misconception and probably depends on homes where one is raised 4 Likes 1 Share |
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