flex04:

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

TINALETC3:
Wen u hv little issues wt dem, dey dnt jst insult u, dey also insult ur great grandparents dat ar long dead even b4 u were born(Iya le Iya eeee) , I guess it's anoda culture

Cinta1989:
Let me sit here for some time, I know say YAWA must burst for this thread

refreshrate:
What about the oil & plenty pepper in stew thing?

refreshrate:
What about the oil & plenty pepper in stew thing?

NwaAmaikpe:



BROOM IS BROOM

Most people think this is a myth but it is so true, Hajia Ramotu even confirmed this to me.

In Yorubaland, It doesn't matter if it is a toilet broom or broom used in sweeping the bedroom.
As long as it is a broom, it can be used to stir the Ewedu soup.

NwaAmaikpe:



BROOM IS BROOM

Most people think this is a myth but it is so true, Hajia Ramotu even confirmed this to me.

In Yorubaland, It doesn't matter if it is a toilet broom or broom used in sweeping the bedroom.
As long as it is a broom, it can be used to stir the Ewedu soup.

Danielmoore:
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

Tajbol4splend:


Your thought is a garbage

Tobiemmanuel007:
. garbage I am

OAFMods:


Person wey whor-whor as you be like deworwor suppose de wear veil. God no create you to de show face where humans de not even on an anonymous forum like NL.

Rozaystunna:
you forgot to add that afonjas dirty die!!

AmandaLuv:
Dirty things.
Dirty patas

VickyRotex:
I thought this was common with every tribe or how an individual is raised!
Proudly Nigerian!!!

Omo Oodua nimi

AmandaLuv:
Dirty things.
Dirty patas

Tajbol4splend:
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chinex276:
pls op don't forget the part where mining of skull is a special skill

Opinionated:
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.
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[b]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/