…upstairs''While reacting to the video, Davido described Sowore as 'Arindin' which in Yoruba means ''fool." Watch a clip from the interview below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 8:37 PM | Share this Story

…to the Adeleke family.Davido responded on social media by calling Sowore "arindin," a Yoruba word for a foolish person, and the post quickly spread across platforms.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Rather than back down, Sowore took to his official X handle and redirected…

…Shoreline axis of Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. Obateru was described as a 33-year-old Yoruba man, about 5.9 feet tall, thin, fair-skinned and with an oval face. His last known address was listed as Ajoda New Town, Ibadan, Oyo State. In a separate bulletin, the police declared Alagbado wanted over the same case. The pol…

WHEN the curtain rose on the golden age of Yoruba travelling theatre in the 1950s, few could have imagined that a young woman from Osogbo would become one of the enduring faces of a cultural movement that would shape generations of Nigerian entertainers. Today, at over nine decades old, Grace Owoola Oyin-Adejobi, fondl…

I am a Yoruba man. If a Hausa or Igbo person is interpreting my words, it may not be correct" - Senator Fadahunsi speaks after honoring police invitation Senator Francis Fadahunsi has insisted that the comment he made in the viral video was misinterpreted by people who do not understand Yoruba. Recall that singer David…

…guber election, Davido who is an indigine of the state, quoted the Senator who spoke in Yoruba, as saying''"From now on, whenever you see Accord members, kill them. I authorise you to kill them. They have wives and children too. This is a Federal Government election. On election day, even if they come with voters card,…

…Party at the ballot box. On Monday, a video went viral showing Fadahunsi speaking in Yoruba while accusing members of the Accord Party of attacking APC supporters and urging those at a gathering in Ilesa to confront Accord supporters. The senator was also seen challenging those present to film him and post the videos o…

…circulating in a video on social media. In the video, Fadahunsi was seen speaking in Yoruba and heard accusing Accord Party members of attacking members of the All Progressives Congress, as he urged the gathering to attack Accord Party supporters in Ilesa. He was also seen daring those present to record his remarks and…

Juju musician Saint Janet, Yoruba actress Temitope Osoba, filmmaker Dimbo Atiya and relationship coach Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh all died within days of each otherTemitope Osoba, 40, had publicly shared her cancer battle before her death, with her burial set for August 13 in Ogun StateDimbo Atiya, 53, was behind acclaime…

…to his congregants in his mosque somewhere in the Southwest, Adeba, who spoke in Yoruba, said;''God said you should go to w@r with them. take them as slaves, lock them inside their house, tell them they can't go to the market or anywhere, they must not be seen outside. We Muslims have the right to lock infidels in thei…

…the former president had, over the years, sought to rebuild his relationship with the Yoruba people. Despite the former president's opposition to Atiku, Olarewaju said supporters of the former vice president remained determined to pursue his political ambition. Also speaking, the Executive Director of the Centre for Re…

…of a man who said he would vote for a presidential candidate because they were both Yoruba, despite acknowledging concerns about the candidate's performance. According to Buchi, voting based purely on ethnicity does not shield anyone from the consequences of poor leadership. He argued that if a politician makes decisio…

…Ogunwusi. The event attracted traditional rulers, palace chiefs, custodians of Yoruba culture and tradition, members of the royal family, dignitaries and well-wishers from across the country. The traditional rites featured prayers, royal blessings and symbolic Yoruba customs performed to formally welcome the newborn in…

…of the Accord Party were being intimidated ahead of the August 15 poll. Speaking in Yoruba, Oyetola said Adeleke’s complaints were an indication that the governor had realised he was losing his grip on the state. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola He said Adeleke’s endorsement of Tinubu would n…

Salvador embodied Africa in more ways than the preservation of Yoruba religion, as highlighted last week. Our Candomblé-believing tour guide, who used to be Catholic, also told us how the memory of the bravery of enslaved Yoruba Muslims in the 1800s The post Brazil as Euro Africa on American soil appeared first on Trib…

…are very honoured and privileged to receive the two governors in the palace. The entire Yoruba race is happy and delighted to have governors with such rare characteristics,” the monarch said. He described humility as a key attribute of effective leadership, saying both governors had demonstrated qualities worthy of emu…

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, Oba Joel Oyatoye, and the Olora of Ora Kingdom, Oba Rilwan Yekini, have called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to prioritise the preservation of their culture as a means of sustaining their identity and promoting…

Anambra State is one of Nigeria's leading commercial hubs in southeastern Nigeria. It borders Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Kogi states and is known for trade, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. The richest towns in Anambra State, such as Nnewi, Awka, and Onitsha, continue to attract investors, businesses, and skilled profe…

…a career stretching across several decades and multiple languages, including English, Yoruba, Pidgin and Igbo. He directed his first feature-length film, "Alpha," in 1972, marking his shift from documentary filmmaking into narrative cinema.His body of work includes titles such as "Ija Ominira," "Amadi," "Nigersteel," "…

…a career spanning several decades, he has produced films and documentaries in English, Yoruba, Pidgin and Igbo. His notable works include Alpha, Ija Ominira, Amadi, Nigersteel, Ajani Ogun, Musik Man and Oorun Moru. He is also recognised as part of the first generation of Nigerian filmmakers alongside the late Hubert Og…

…as president in 2027. If we waste the chance, we don't know when it will come to the Yoruba again," he stressed.

…just days after defeating wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. The traditional Yoruba attire drew cheers from fans as the reigning King of the Ring made his entrance, proudly showcasing his Nigerian heritage on one of WWE’s biggest global platforms. Oba Femi’s appearance came after his hard-fought victory over Le…

…that "the Ondo State Security Network Agency does not discriminate. A criminal from Yoruba, from Igbo, from Hausa, or from Fulani is a criminal. We treat them as such." In July 2026, the security outfit arrested a 56-year-old man identified as Iliasu, and his three sons: Usman, 33; Wahab, 27; and Yakubu,18; for kidnapp…

…abroad Speed Darlington said, “At this point, we honestly need a new country. A Yoruba man is not fit to be president of Nigeria.” He continued, “The discrimination we face abroad is too much. Whenever I present my immigration documents, the way I’m looked at with suspicion is overwhelming. They automatically assume yo…

…journalist. He was a published author whose works contributed to the documentation of Yoruba history and culture, and his role as Abese Olubadan placed him among the recognised voices in one of Nigeria's most storied traditional institutions.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagr…