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Yoruba Proverbs with Bidemi Ologunde

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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. 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…

    E3819:14
  2. 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…

    E3720:30
  3. 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…

    E3615:33
  4. 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…

    E3516:38
  5. 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…

    E3417:36
  6. 33: "Bí a kò bá tó baba omoó se, a kì í pe alákàrà."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as arrogance, self-respect, humility, and forbearance. Check out host Bidemi Ologun…

    E3319:41
  7. 32: "Bí a kò bá tíì jókòó, a kì í nasè."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as giving credit where it is due, honesty, setting priorities, and overreaching. Ch…

    E3214:09
  8. 31: "Bí a bá ti lè se là nwí; a kì í yan àna eni lódì."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-respect, situational awareness, knowing one’s limitations, and taking respon…

    E3111:18
  9. 30: "Bí a bá mbá omodé jeun lóko, gànmùganmu imú eni ní nwò."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-respect, busybody behavior, self-comparison, and excessive familiarity. Che…

    E3015:47
  10. 29: "Ayò àyòjù làkèré fi nsé nítan."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as moderation and self-awareness. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative o…

    E2913:54
  11. 28: "Àáyá yó níjó kan, ó ní ká ká òun léhín òkánkán."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-awareness, self-recognition, self-aggrandizement, and excessive behavior. C…

    E2816:23
  12. 27: "Aso àfòfún ò jé ká mo olówó."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as moderation, humility, appearances, and frugality. Check out host Bidemi Ologund…

    E2713:47
  13. 26: "Aròlèkè ò ro bàtà; gbédó gbédó ò ro ojúgun."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as caution, humility, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Check out host Bidemi Ologun…

    E2611:29
  14. 25: "Apá èkúté-ilé ò ká awùsá; kìkìi yíyíkiri ló mo."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as humility, respect, knowing one’s limits, and moderation. Check out host Bidemi…

    E2513:02
  15. 24: "Àmòtékùn-ún fara jo ekùn, kò lè se bí ekùn."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-respect, self-awareness, moderation, and self-control. Check out host Bidem…

    E2415:03
  16. 23: "Alásejù ní ngbébo kojá ìdí èsù; a-gbé-sàráà-kojá-mósálásí."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as frugality, self-respect, discretion, moderation, humility, and modesty. Check ou…

    E2321:35
  17. 22: "Àkùko adìye fi dídáji sàgbà; ó fi sísu-sílè sèwe."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as misplaced self-confidence, self-respect, excessive pickiness, and taking on respo…

    E2219:33
  18. 21: "Àjepò ni tàdán."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as carelessness, self-restraint, gluttony, and self-respect. Please send questions,…

    E2119:11
  19. 20: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Wuraola Trebble (Nee Ogunsanya).

    This episode features a special guest, Wuraola Trebble (Nee Ogunsanya), my wife’s longtime friend and sister. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-a…

    E2019:53
  20. 19: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Olayinka Ejirinde.

    This episode features a special guest, Olayinka Ejirinde, my brother and longtime friend of almost 20 years. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as taking…

    E1919:51
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