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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. 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…

    E3319:10
  2. 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…

    E3213:38
  3. 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…

    E3110:47
  4. 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…

    E3015:16
  5. 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…

    E2913:24
  6. 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…

    E2815:52
  7. 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…

    E2713:16
  8. 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…

    E2610:58
  9. 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…

    E2512:32
  10. 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…

    E2414:32
  11. 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…

    E2321:04
  12. 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…

    E2219:02
  13. 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,…

    E2118:40
  14. 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…

    E2019:22
  15. 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…

    E1919:20
  16. 18: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Faramade Ogunlesi.

    This episode features a special guest, Faramade Ogunlesi, my wife’s longtime friend and sister. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as familiarity and cont…

    E1817:58
  17. 17: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Oluwatobi Oladeji.

    This episode features a special guest, Oluwatobi Oladeji, my longtime friend. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as overreaching, ignorance, incompetence,…

    E1716:38
  18. 16: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Yewande Aiyerin.

    This episode features a special guest, Yewande Aiyerin, my wife’s good friend, and my good friend’s wife – basically a family friend😁. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that descri…

    10:52
  19. 15: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Olayinka Abisoye.

    This episode features a special guest, Olayinka Abisoye, my longtime friend. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as respect, shamelessness, and self-preser…

    E1510:52
  20. 14: "Àgbà kì í sorò bí èwe."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as situational awareness, avoiding danger, empty personalities, and compensating for…

    E1411:19
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