By Gbenga Sodeinde
The Nigerian artist , writer and advocate of Yoruba culture in Brazil , Adeyinka Olaiya , has charged Nígerian-Yoruba YouTubers to always promote the Yoruba language and culture in their programs
The writer who spoke during an international conference on Yoruba language and Culture in Saopaulo , Brazil , insists the initiative will further boost the language .” It will increase the interest in Yoruba language speakers worldwide “
According to Olaiya, YouTubers and bloggers can easily influence the society , he urged all to refrain from too much English and encourage Yoruba language during their programs , “ Yoruba language is not limited to Africa , it is a worldwide affair . It is spoken In the Latin America . Let’s promote the culture together “ – The writer said
Adeyinka Olaiya , who spoke on the 24th , December, 2022 , in Brazil , described Yoruba culture as the light of the world , he said advocating Yoruba culture and tradition in Brazil is a privilege , he asked all Yoruba YouTubers to help revive the Yoruba language .
Responding to Heritagenews Gbenga Sodeinde , Olaiya explained why he chooses to promote Yoruba tradition (Isese) in diaspora , he said it is necessary to promote the Yoruba culture and tradition in diaspora “ The Yorubas should be proud of Isese , the Yoruba identity is Isese . it is our way of life . Isese is the pride of our ancestors , we have to keep it well . I will continue to promote everything that involves the Yoruba way of life . “
The writer said
The outspoken Africanist is the publisher of Ancestrals , a culture news outlet in diaspora , Adeyinka Olaiya conducts a live interactive (YouTube) with prominent Yoruba persons in the society.
“ I feel bad when I see Brazilians doing everything to learn and speak Yoruba language while our children in Yoruba land are doing everything to learn and speak English in their homes . This must change . “ – Adeyinka reveals
The Brazil based culture advocate, who also is the Ambassador for Aje ( Prosperity) in the Americas , explains how Yoruba culture enrich Brazil seasonally , “ The culture and religious tourism elevates Brazil , brings in Billions of dollars to Brazil daily . Nigeria can do better if we are organized . Let’s not run from Isese , it’s our tradition “ Says the writer
“ I have lived large part of my life in Brazil . It’s just like another Africa out of Africa. The traditionalists in Brazil walk freely in the streets of Brazil as Olorisas , they do it with pride ; without fear or shame “ Adeyinka Olaiya reveals