Tag: Yoruba

Why Yorubas Need Not Fear That Lagos Will Be Taken Over

Looking at the internet, one prickling topic is always when some Yorubas and some Igbos discuss the “Igbo assertion” that Lagos State is ‘no man’s land’. Last year, this even caused some protests and heated debates in the internet, and my reply is that Yorubas should not take it seriously when their legs are being…… Continue reading Why Yorubas Need Not Fear That Lagos Will Be Taken Over

Igbos and Yorubas reportedly fighting disgracefuly in Mushin

I hope the news is not true, but Naij just posted news that Igbo traders and Yorubas are fighting in Mushin. This is disgraceful and not the kind of inter-ethnic competition that will take Nigeria to the next level. According to Naij, the epicentre of the fight is at Oloje Street, Papa-Ajao, Mushin and houses are being burnt.…… Continue reading Igbos and Yorubas reportedly fighting disgracefuly in Mushin

See 13 Funny (But Not Too Funny) Things That Happen To People Who Attend Owambe Party Uninvited 

The composer of this hilarious photo essay I have linked to is on point. Yorubas are known for their brand of parties called Owambe, that are indeed high-class social occasions. These parties are so much in demand that many uninvited people still invite themselves with sometimes unpalatable consequences as the pictures i the link will show. Lol.

Establishing grazing reserves for a profession dominated by one tribe looks like favouritism

Give them loans to establish cattle ranches instead Will there ever be a law establishing Trading Reserves all over Nigeria? I doubt it. Because that will just be like allowing the Igbos who dominate 80% of Nigeria’s tarde to take over the land of other tribes wholesale. This is especially when a government commission will…… Continue reading Establishing grazing reserves for a profession dominated by one tribe looks like favouritism