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POEMS IN YORUBA 

 

The world is increasingly being modernised but languages still remain. Yoruba language has developed rhymes in the past known as "oriki". Yoruba Language has also been tool to create one of the most amazing poetries on the planet. ~Black Ink

YORUBA ORIKI

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Back in the days, now we are talking 1950s and 60s, oriki was the in thing. It is somewhat like rap these days. It was used to praise people for who they are, the family they come from or even their achievements. 

 

YORUBA POEMS

I believe yoruba can be used to carve out one of the most beautiful poems on the planet. From flirtations to reality, marriage etc....

MONSURA BAMIDELE

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