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- Olowe of Ise: A Yoruba Sculptor to KingsOlowe of Ise: A Yoruba Sculptor to Kings, an online exhibit organized by the National Museum of African Art, challenges the notion that African art was made by anonymous sculptors. Olowe of Ise was one of the greats with a name.
Yoruba/Santeria: From Africa to the Western WorldRooted in ancient Africa, the Yoruba/Santeria religion has been a major part of Cuban, Haitian, and Brazilian cultures for centuries. And though not currently a major force in the United States, it is among the fastest growing faiths in North America.- Baby Names Based on African GodsThe Yoruba, the Gikuyu, and the Zulu of Africa have many interesting names for God. If you are looking for baby names I encourage you consider these names based on African Gods.
- The Beautiful Traditional Food of the Yoruba of NigeriaAn article about the Yoruba and what their population traditionally eats. Though fast food is becoming popular, it never compares to a home cooked meal.
- Dùndùn Drumming: To What Extent Is It Important to the Yoruba Culture and Other West African Societies?Dùndùn drumming is highly significant to the Yoruba culture, because it has symbolic meanings based on its origin, it adds a sense of tradition to the Yoruba society, and it is used in all ceremonies of importance in the Yoruba culture.
- The Invention of Women: Making an African Sense of the Western Gender DiscoursesA critical review of Oyeronke Oyewumi's The Invention of Women.
- Wole Soyinka's Play "Death and the King's Horseman"A review of Wole Soyinka's play "Death and the King's Horseman."
The Dead Still LiveWhat actually could it be; a real story or imagination?
In Modest Dress but Still Hotislamic women do have an appeal.- African Religions: SanteriaThe Santería history really originated from the West African religions that was brought to the New World by slaves.