In a bold artistic choice, Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has shaved her natural hair, which she had nurtured for a decade, to fully commit to a role in an upcoming movie. Sharing the transformation on Instagram, Jegede explained that going bald was essential to authentically portray her character, allowing her to connect with the role … Read more
The Lagos State Government has charged parents to preserve the Yoruba heritage through the means of communication with their children. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and Regional lntegration, Mr Olanrewaju Odesanya gave the charge at the maiden edition of Yoruba Week, on Wednesday, in Ikeja. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has urged stakeholders, especially South-West governors, to mandate the use of Yoruba for teaching and communication in schools to prevent the language from extinction. At a caucus meeting held at the home of National Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere lamented the declining state of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has said that the Yoruba Language might go into extinction very soon. The group lamented that necessary measures must be implemented to stop this from happening. Editor’s Pick “No Discrimination In Demolition:” Lagos Govt Denies Targeting Igbo Properties Former US Secretary Of State, Henry Kissinger … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States of America has adopted Yoruba as one of the languages that Maryland Learner’s Permit Tests will be carried out. The Yoruba language is now part of nine other new languages the Maryland Learner’s Permit Tests will be offering. Other language options available to drivers starting this month, … Read more
Oyetola has applauded Sanwo-Olu for propagating Yoruba language and culture in Lagos. By Babatunde Kaka Eko Hot Blog reports that the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr Idowu Olufunke Oyetola, has hailed the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, for his giant strides in educational development, particularly in the propagation of Yoruba … Read more