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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. 13: "Àgbà kán se béè l’Ógùn; Yemoja ló gbé e lo."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-deception, decorum, and thoughtfulness. Please send questions, comments, an…

    E1310:55
  2. 12: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Jeremiah Ifeoluwa Oyewole.

    This episode features a special guest, Jeremiah Ifeoluwa Oyewole, a longtime friend and brother. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as actions and consequ…

    E1217:11
  3. 11: "Adétèé sòrò méjì, ó fìkan puró; ó ní nígbàtí òún lu omo òun lábàrá, òún já a léèékánná pàtì."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-respect and exercising caution. Please send questions, comments, and sugges…

    E1107:02
  4. 10: "Abánijeun bí aláìmora, ó bu òkèlè bí ègbón ìyá rè."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as exercising restraint, raising children, anger management, and behavior moderation…

    E1011:04
  5. 9: "A pè ó lómo erín-màgbon, ò nyò; shé ìwo lo mi àgbon?"

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

    E908:03
  6. 8: "A n sòrò olè, aláboyún ndáhùn; odiidi èèyàn ló gbé pamó."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as taking responsibility and self-awareness. Please send questions, comments, and s…

    E809:05
  7. 7: "A ngé e lówó, ó mbo òrùka."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as making comparisons, overzealousness, self-awareness, and recklessness. Please se…

    E710:58
  8. 6: "A kì í yàgò fún “Mo gun esin rí.”"

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-assessment, minding your business, peer pressure, making assumptions, and li…

    E606:13
  9. 5: "A kì í mú oko lónà ká sèmélé; tajá teran ní mbúni."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as knowing your limits, behaving in public, and safety at home. Please send questi…

    E506:53
  10. 4: "A kì í kórira òfón-òn ka finá bo ahéré."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as self-awareness, progression, responsibilities, self-preservation, moderation and…

    E405:52
  11. 3: "A kì í fi orí wé oríi Mokúsiré; bí Mokúsiré bá kú láàárò, a jí lálé."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as copycat behaviors, respectability, living up to expectations, moderation, and con…

    E307:43
  12. 2: "A kì í dàgbà má láyà; ibi ayé bá báni là n je é."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as adaptation, caution, minding one’s business, prudence, and decorum. Please send…

    E207:33
  13. 1: "A kì í bá oba pàlà kí okó oba má sánni lésè."

    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as knowing your place and behaving accordingly, moderation in behavior, dealing with…

    E110:25
  14. Introduction (Start Here)Trailer

    This introductory episode will provide insights into the Yoruba people, the Yoruba language, the Yoruba literature, and the depth and richness of Yoruba proverbs. Please send que…

    12:00
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