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Yoruba Proverbs with Bidemi Ologunde

94 episodesLatest Aug 14, 2026
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Yoruba Proverbs with Bidemi Ologunde is a Yoruba language, culture, and wisdom podcast that uses timeless òwe (proverbs) to interpret modern life. Hosted by Nigerian-born intelligence analyst, author, and podcaster Bidemi Ologunde, each episode connects Yoruba proverbs with contemporary events, diaspora identity, family, character, values, tradition, and everyday decision-making for fluent speakers, learners, and anyone interested in Yoruba heritage.

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  1. 53. "Ilé-ni-mo-wà kì í jèbi ejó."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed the following Yoruba proverbs: ìjàlo ò lè gbé òkúta. ìjokòó eni ní múni da ewé èko nù. ìjoba npè ó, o ní ò nmu gààrí lówó; ta ní ni ó…

    14:11
  2. 52. "Igúnnugún bà lé òrùlé; ojú tó ilé ó tó oko."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing self-respect, self-aggrandizement, and busybody behavior. 1. Igúnnugún bà lé òrùlé; ojú tó ilé ó tó oko. 2. Ìgbà tí s…

    16:06
  3. 51. "Ibi tí a ti npìtàn ká tó jogún, ká mò pé ogún ibè ò kanni."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing moderation, taking responsibility, and self-respect. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact the host…

    15:03
  4. 50. "Gbogbo òrò ní nsojú èké."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing busybody behavior, troublemaking, and disgraceful behavior. For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact t…

    12:42
  5. 49: "Gbogbo egbé nje Má-yè-lóyè, ò nje Sáré-pegbé."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing restraint, self-respect, and avoiding insults.

    15:05
  6. 48. "Eye tó fi ara wé igún, èhìn àdìrò ní nsùn."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing consistency, boasting, self-respect, and humility.

    20:17
  7. 47: "Eran kí la ò je rí? Òpóló báni lábàtà ó ba búrúbúrú."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing humility, disregard, and taking responsibility.

    14:02
  8. 46: "Eni tí a ò fé nílùú kì í jó lójú agbo."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing reckless behavior, awareness, and self-deceit.

    15:27
  9. 45: "Eni tí a gbé gun elédè, ìwòn ni kó yò mo; eni tó gesin, ilè ló mbò."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing decorum, self-respect, and moderation.

    17:35
  10. 44: "Ení dádé ti kúrò lómodé."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing self-awareness, empathy, disgrace, maturity, and responsibility.

    18:09
  11. 43: "Egbé eni là ngúnyán ewùrà dè."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing arrogance, courtesy, respect, and busy-body behavior in this episode. ======= Productive businesses use 1Password to…

    24:14
  12. 42: "Èèyàn bí òbo lòbo nya láso."

    Host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing shamelessness and self-respect in this episode. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.

    E4213:01
  13. 41: "Èsúrú se fújà ó té lówó oníyán..."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing self-awareness, self-respect, and poking one’s nose into other peoples’ affairs. Check out host Bide…

    E4122:44
  14. 40: "Eégún wolé, ó ní òun ò rí Ejonto; Ejontó ní, “Àkísà ni, àbí kíní wolé?""

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing mutual respect, overreaching, and self-awareness. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative ou…

    E4016:38
  15. 39: "Dìgbòlugi-dìgbòlùùyàn, kò jé ká mo ajá tòótó."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing modesty, self-esteem, and looking for trouble. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outle…

    E3933:11
  16. 38: "Bí ojó ewúré ba pé, a ní kò sí ohun tí alápatàá lè fi òun se."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing self-awareness, maturity, responsible behavior, and restraint. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's othe…

    E3818:43
  17. 37: "Bí olóde ò kú, òdee rè kì í hu gbégi."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing responsibility, decorum, adaptability, and self-respect. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other crea…

    E3719:59
  18. 36: "Bí ojú bá rí, enu a dáké."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs describing humility, self-respect, and discretion. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on L…

    E3615:02
  19. 35: "Bí kò sí tòbùn èèyàn, ta ni ìbá jí lówùúrò tí kó bójú sásá?"

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as courage, humility, the power of habits, and self-respect. Check out host Bidemi…

    E3516:07
  20. 34: "Bí elébo ò bá peni, àsefín ò yeni."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as respect, self-awareness, arrogance, and pride. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's…

    E3417:05
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