Let's channel our inner Woman King
- Mojisola Alawode
- Jul 24, 2023
- 2 min read
Hey, language champions!
Hold onto your hats, because we've got an action-packed week ahead at Lede Yoruba! Get ready to dive into the world of fierce Amazon warriors, unruly work shenanigans, and Yoruba idiomatic expressions that'll leave you in stitches. Let's buckle up and embark on this language adventure like never before!
Learn Yoruba with Stories and Current Issues: This week, we're venturing into the fascinating realm of the women-only Amazon warriors of Dahomey, the legendary fighters who sent chills down their enemies' spines and whose lives were depicted in the 2022 movie The Woman King. Picture this: a major war between these fierce warriors and the Egba tribe of Yoruba. We'll uncover the reasons behind this epic battle and delve into the heroic contribution of Madam Efunroye Tinubu, who played a pivotal role in supporting the Egba people during the war. Get ready to immerse yourself in riveting tales of courage, strategy, and bravery, as we learn Yoruba alongside these indomitable warriors.
Learn Yoruba with Movies: Hold your laughter, folks, because in our movie session this week, we're revisiting the uproarious world of "Atona 2." Brace yourselves for some hilarious workplace drama as a staff member suddenly becomes super religious, wreaking havoc on her work performance and sense of fashion. Watch as the boss tries to grapple with the zany situation, and the language flies fast and furious with Yoruba idiomatic expressions that'll have you chuckling. Get ready to master expressions of displeasure, work lingo, and more, all in a side-splitting all-Yoruba scene.
As usual, we will have the "Meet and Chat" sessions that have no agenda and allows you organically express your thoughts to each other.
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 |
At Lede Yoruba, language learning is never boring; it's an adventure filled with historical heroines and comical movie moments. So, gather 'round, join the fun, and let's explore the richness of the Yoruba language together.
Keep shining, keep laughing, and keep learning!
Cheers,
Mojisola


