Rise and Fall: Exploring the Oyo Empire in Yoruba History
- Mojisola Alawode
- Mar 24, 2024
- 2 min read
Greetings, history enthusiasts and language learners of Lede Yoruba!
Get ready for an insightful week as we unravel the mysteries of Yoruba history and dive into the intricacies of language learning. In our stories, we'll explore the rise and fall of the Old Oyo Empire, shedding light on the factors that led to its decline while learning Yoruba simultaneously. For our movie feature, we'll witness a birthday scene filled with jealousy and celebration, offering valuable language lessons in the midst of emotions. Let's embark on this journey through history and human experience, enriching our language skills and cultural knowledge along the way!
Learn with Stories and Issues - Rise and Fall: Exploring the Oyo Empire in Yoruba History
Join us as we delve into the illustrious history of the Old Oyo Empire, once the strongest and most powerful kingdom in Yoruba history. Through interactive discussions and engaging storytelling, we'll uncover the key events and factors that led to the empire's eventual decline. As we unravel the mysteries of history, we'll also learn Yoruba language and expressions, enriching our understanding of both past and present.
Learn with Movies - Birthday Blues: Yoruba Language Lessons in Jealousy and Celebration
In our movie feature, witness a birthday scene filled with emotions as a lady expresses jealousy over her sister's gift. This scene will provide us with valuable insights into Yoruba expressions related to jealousy, celebration, and interpersonal dynamics. Let's analyze the nuances of human emotions while honing our language skills and cultural understanding in the process.
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. It's a space where we exchange thoughts, experiences, and appreciation for the rich tapestry of Yoruba heritage.
So there you have it, a week filled with exploration, learning, and discovery, as we journey through history and human emotions in the realm of Yoruba language and culture. Let's embrace the lessons of the past and present as we continue to enrich our language skills and deepen our cultural understanding.
Cheers,
Mojisola


