It explains the formation of Yoruba customs and culture in combination with traditional accounts that tell us about Yoruba history and culture. The book...

Ife, cradle of the Yoruba: a handbook on the history of the origin of the Yorubas

J. A. ADEMAKINWA is believed to have been born in Ile-Ife sometime in 1894 according to the Yoruba traditional method of age calculation in the absence of official birth registry records. He was among the earliest Ife indigenes to embrace the Christian faith.

Renowned as the spiritual headquarters and cradle of the Yoruba race, Ife holds a revered place in history and mythology. The name "Ife" translates to "land of expansion," reflecting the Yoruba cosmological belief that the city is the origin of creation.

Nov 18, 2024 · Ife (Ile-Ife) was an ancient African city which flourished between the 11th and 15th century CE in what is today Nigeria in West Africa. Ife was the capital and principal religious centre of the Yoruba kingdom.

Jul 27, 2023 · Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization, boasts a rich history dating back over 2,000 years, with legendary rulers, exquisite art, and a vibrant cultural heritage that continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

May 22, 2021 · Ile-Ife is known as the cradle of the Yoruba race and is regarded as the spiritual and cultural home of the Yoruba people. According to Yoruba mythology, Ife was where the world was created, and Oduduwa, the first Yoruba leader, established the first kingdom.

Dec 8, 2013 · It explains the formation of Yoruba customs and culture in combination with traditional accounts that tell us about Yoruba history and culture. The book deals primarily with a past that is no more, that very distant time not covered by scientific explanations but by …

Dec 7, 2015 · Ile-Ife is fondly referred to by Yoruba as the cradle of the race; the source of creation, a place where all Yoruba, regardless of their dialects and world view, have their roots. Oduduwa...