Oriire’s February Roundup
Oriire’s February Roundup
Eyewitness accounts, uprisings and outside perspectives
Hello!
Is it me or does it feel like February has been twice as long as January? I feel like January was two months ago.
Anyway we’re here now and as always, here is our monthly roundup:
In the last newsletter, I mentioned diaspora ties which are an endless source of fascination for me. Even through decades of separation, with oceans and leagues between us, many still hold on to the memories, culture and tradition of home. We explored diaspora ties even further this month by examining Yoruba Traditions and Religions in South America .
After you’ve read the article, have a look at this video about the History of Yoruba Religion in Brazil by HomeTeam History.
What do you think about diaspora ties?
Much was lost in Africa’s war for liberation, but I find it heartening to see that much was still retained. Many years ago, on the Eastern side of the continent, the Kenyans grappled with the Mau Mau Uprising. Have you heard about it?
Take a look at Oriire’s history collection to learn more about the history of the continent.
Now, moving on to mythology….. or is it history?
By now, you know my mantra:
The line between mythology and history is so thin as to be nearly invisible - Sesi
So I just made that up, but it’s true and you know it.
One of my favourite ever Oriire podcast episodes is the first one we recorded. It was about Jinns in Northern Nigeria and featured an amazing guest, Fatima who gave eye witness testimony about her experiences with Jinns. Give it a listen, you absolutely will not regret it.
There’s even an accompanying article to this episode so you can read it here as you listen.
We have a lot more mythological content to feast your eyes and ears. But if you need a little guidance, I am happy to direct you. Have you heard one of our latest podcast episodes about the goddess Nana Buluku? If not, have a listen here.
If you want more to read, there’s also Fikayo Adeniyi’s brilliant short story titled Death and the King. You will be on the edge of your seat the entire time. Seriously, I mean it
Our final category to discuss today is food. Have you ever had Injera or are you a fan of Ethiopian food? Follow the recipe for Injera here and learn about the cultural significance of the dish in this article by Stephen Olubayo.
Still hungry for more food content? Listen to An Outside Perspective on Nigerian Food featuring our guest, Aikido.
I really hope you’ve enjoyed reading this! I would love your feedback. What did you think?
As you know, Oriire is eager for your contributions. We would love to have you as a guest on the podcast or to publish your content related to African mythology, history or food. It’s very easy to submit content, just visit our submissions page. If you’d like to be on the podcast, simply contact us on info@oriire.com
Once again, I will leave you with a few lines from a poem. This one is by Stephen Olubayo and it’s titled Alkebulan. You can read it in full here.
But Alkebulan, you are more than this
Your people, resilient and fierce
Your land, bountiful and diverse
Your future, full of potential and purpose
It’s a wrap!
See you in March.
With 💛,
Sesi from Oriire