3 Top Recommends for Yoruba Language Immersion

For parents looking to immerse themselves in Yoruba language, improve their speaking confidence and even learn Yoruba ijinle (deep knowledge of Yoruba), these recommendations will not just provide you with hours of access to the language from native speakers, they are sure to entertain you too!

1. Masoyinbo

This resource takes the top spot for engaging video resources designed to teach Yoruba language from beginner to ijinle level as well as entertain!

Literally meaning ‘don’t speak English’, Masoyinbo is an exciting new Yoruba gameshow where contestants have the chance to win one million Naira and amazing prizes if they are able to answer all questions correctly and most importantly, if they don’t speak English! Filled with entertaining discussions, perplexing riddles and celebrity guests including King of Fuji Saheed Osupa and notable filmmakers, actresses and actors such as Funke Akindele, Lateef Adedimeji and Femi Adebayo, the show offers unique insights into Yoruba culture from native speakers, making it a fantastic way to learn numbers, volcabulary and different elements of Yoruba life! Click here to watch now!

2. Waa Se're

Created by artist and educator Tayo Bello, the brand Waa Se're is an educational platform which teaches about Yoruba culture, names, proverbs and mythology including Ifa divination. The channel provides detailed explanations of different concepts in English which are also beginner friendly, meaning you're sure to learn new and exciting things about Yoruba culture no matter what stage you're at! Click here to watch!

3. Tiwantiwa Hub

Brought to you from Microbiology Lecturer Abdulwasiu Omotoso Sakariyau, Tiwantiwa Hub offers a comprehensive breakdown of different Yoruba terminology, proverbs, names, idioms, tone marks, common errors in Yoruba language, information and references on popular Yoruba authors and actors and more! Click here for more!

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