Harmonizing Patience: A Yoruba Language Lesson with Brymo's Olanrewaju
- Mojisola Alawode
- Dec 25, 2023
- 2 min read
Hello, festive language enthusiasts and cultural explorers of Lede Yoruba!
Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟 As we celebrate this joyous occasion, get ready for a week of linguistic and cultural immersion. In our stories, we'll learn to pick out individual words from Brymo's Olanrewaju, gaining insights into Yoruba through the importance of patience. For our movie feature, we'll discuss the significance of Yoruba language and explore the reasons it's not the official language in Nigeria. Let's spread the festive cheer and embark on this educational journey!
Learn with Stories and Issues - Harmonizing Patience: A Yoruba Language Lesson with Brymo's Olanrewaju
In this session, let's immerse ourselves in the soulful sounds of Brymo's Olanrewaju. We'll learn to pick out individual words from the lyrics and delve into the artist's advice on the importance of patience. It's a musical journey that not only enriches our Yoruba language skills but also imparts valuable life lessons.
Learn with Movies - Tongues and Tunes: Exploring Yoruba Language in Film and Debate
In our movie feature, we'll discuss the importance of Yoruba language and question why it's not the official language in Nigeria. We'll explore the reasons and arguments in Yoruba, unraveling the complex dynamics that influence language choices in society. This session will foster a deeper understanding of the role language plays in shaping cultural identity.
This week's schedule is the same as always.
Day | Event | PST | EST | BST/WAT |
Mon | Meet and Chat 1 | 12-1pm | 3-4pm | 8-9pm |
Tue | Stories & Issues 1 | 11am-12pm | 2-3pm | 7-8pm |
Thu | Learn with Movies 1 | 10-11am | 1-2pm | 6-7pm |
Fri | Stories & Issues 2 | 3-4pm | 6-7pm | 11pm-12am |
Sat | Meet and Chat 2 | 1-2pm | 4-5pm | 9-10pm |
Sun | Learn with Movies 2 | 1-2pm | 4-5pm | 9-10pm |
As always, our informal meetup is where we come together to discuss, share, and celebrate the week's language and cultural discoveries. Let's exchange festive greetings and wishes for a Merry Christmas, fostering connections within our vibrant community.
So there you have it, a festive and educational glimpse into the upcoming week at Lede Yoruba! Get ready to harmonize patience, explore language debates, and connect with the heart of Yoruba language and culture.
Merry Christmas, stay joyful, and stay Yoruba-inspired!
Cheers,
Mojisola


