Yoruba Proverb
English Translation
Meaning
"Ìwà rere lẹ̀ṣọ́ ènìyàn"
Good character is what adorns a man
Good character is attractive and admirable.

West Africa is typically divided into several sub-regions, including:

1. *The Sahel*: A transitional zone between the Sahara Desert and the savannas to the south, covering parts of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Senegal.
2. *The Savannah*: A region of grasslands and open woodlands, covering parts of Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
3. *The Guinea Coast*: A region of coastal countries, including Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
4. *The Niger Delta*: A region of dense vegetation and numerous waterways, covering parts of Nigeria, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.

Some sources may also group West Africa into sub-regions based on cultural, linguistic, or historical ties, such as:

1. *The Mande region*: Covering parts of Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d'Ivoire.
2. *The Akan region*: Covering parts of Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Togo.
3. *The Yoruba region*: Covering parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo.

Note that these sub-regions are not strictly defined and may overlap or have fuzzy boundaries.

Lagos has an amazing food scene, with a wide range of delicious options to try. Here are some top-rated restaurants in Lagos:

- *Seven Eagles Spur*: A South African family restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, serving tasty burgers and milkshakes.¹
- *University of Suya*: A popular spot for suya, a traditional Nigerian dish of barbecued chicken or beef, served with a northern spice mixture and onions.
- *Ocean Basket*: For seafood lovers, Ocean Basket offers an impressive platter with prawns, mussels, calamari, and fish, all served in a beautifully designed space.
- *Madam Tique's*: A family-owned restaurant that's also a hub for photographers, serving Nigerian classics like fish pepper soup and jollof rice.
- *Kaldi House*: For a taste of East African cuisine, Kaldi House offers Ethiopian meals like injera, a spongy flatbread, and stellar coffee.
- *Gypsy's*: This intimate restaurant serves a fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine, with massive portions and a cozy atmosphere.
- *Bukka Hut*: For traditional Nigerian meals, Bukka Hut is a great option, serving dishes like ofada rice and suya.
- *White House*: This semi-street-food restaurant serves one of the best jollofs in Lagos, with a smoky flavor from the open fire.
- *Olaiya*: For a traditional Yoruba meal, Olaiya serves amala with ewedu and gbegiri soup.
- *Nylah's*: This restaurant offers Nigerian classics like rice and stew, eba, and afang soup, with a cozy atmosphere and excellent service.

These are just a few of the many amazing restaurants in Lagos. Enjoy exploring the city's food scene!

Lagos has an amazing food scene, with a wide range of delicious options to try. Here are some top-rated restaurants in Lagos:

- *Seven Eagles Spur*: A South African family restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, serving tasty burgers and milkshakes.¹
- *University of Suya*: A popular spot for suya, a traditional Nigerian dish of barbecued chicken or beef, served with a northern spice mixture and onions.
- *Ocean Basket*: For seafood lovers, Ocean Basket offers an impressive platter with prawns, mussels, calamari, and fish, all served in a beautifully designed space.
- *Madam Tique's*: A family-owned restaurant that's also a hub for photographers, serving Nigerian classics like fish pepper soup and jollof rice.
- *Kaldi House*: For a taste of East African cuisine, Kaldi House offers Ethiopian meals like injera, a spongy flatbread, and stellar coffee.
- *Gypsy's*: This intimate restaurant serves a fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine, with massive portions and a cozy atmosphere.
- *Bukka Hut*: For traditional Nigerian meals, Bukka Hut is a great option, serving dishes like ofada rice and suya.
- *White House*: This semi-street-food restaurant serves one of the best jollofs in Lagos, with a smoky flavor from the open fire.
- *Olaiya*: For a traditional Yoruba meal, Olaiya serves amala with ewedu and gbegiri soup.
- *Nylah's*: This restaurant offers Nigerian classics like rice and stew, eba, and afang soup, with a cozy atmosphere and excellent service.

These are just a few of the many amazing restaurants in Lagos. Enjoy exploring the city's food scene!

BLACK VELVET TAMARIND (Likiliki)

African velvet tamarind is the fruit of a native West African tree called Dialium Guineense.

Popularly known as Awin in Yoruba, Icheku in Igbo and Tsamiyar kurm in Hausa. It is a seasonal fruit with an orange pulp that has a sweet and tangy taste and a velvet shel. Everybody enjoys the fruit but probably know nothing about its health benefits.

Health Benefits of Black Velvet Tamarind:
It is a good food for human consumption containing several vitamins, trace elements, such as iron which is able to boost red blood production that is needed to prevent anaemia.
It also has the potential to reduce micro-nutrient deficiency and lowers body temperature when consumed as raw juice.
Helps in the breakdown and uptake of LDL cholesterol in the blood and increase HDL cholesterol.
It strengthens the immune system and preventing early skin aging etc.

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A child does not know medicine, he's calling it vegetables.
#Yoruba adage

SENATOR ENYINNAYA ABARIBE has been the senator of Abia South for 18 years.

In those 18 years, he has only proposed “ONE bill” to the House.

Yet, the people who want to teach the Yorubas about good governance continue to re-elect him over and over again. One bill in 18 years!

FIRST VISIT TO YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW TO BE

When you are meeting your fiance's mother the first time, should you buy her a gift? Lots of ladies ask me this question. We are presently discussing this at USAC. Some said they will, some said, they won't. Basically, it depends on the kind of family you are marrying into.

Ask your partner before embarking on the journey the traditions, philosophies and beliefs guiding the family before you visit, this will help you know what to do, expect and how to compose yourself. Don't just get excited, run out of control and look stupid before your future mother-in-law.

I will not advise you to go with a gift on your first visit as some mothers see it as bribery or a sign of desperation. We know you are a giver and very generous, but wisdom should be applied when giving. You may give on the second or third visit. Ask your fiance what she likes. Some mothers will appreciate anything you give while some are very selective. You won't be happy if your precious gift is not appreciated after spending your hard earned money on it.

Guys can give on a first visit. It creates the impression they have the capacity to take care of their daughter. That's the way some families think, not all.

Don't forget to dress well when visiting please. Close your laps and stop spreading your pant before your father, mother, brothers and sisters-in-law.

Only talk when necessary. Answer questions diplomatically. Don't run off the mill with your answers. Yes, you are an extrovert, loving and charming, this is your first visit, all eyes are on you. Behave yourself. Act maturely.

Ladies, take your plates to the kitchen after you have been served please. Don't wait for his mother to do that. Don't allow your fiance do that in the presence of his mother. Yes, he loves you and should show it but common sense should be applied when visiting your in-laws to be the first time.

Carrying the plate to the kitchen doesn't make you cheap or a slave. It shows basic home training, humility and service.

Greet according to your culture. Genuflect. Don't stand still like a NEPA pole. Kneel if you are Yoruba. Respect your mother-in-law. Show courtesy to everyone. I will stop here because of time.

EKITI DAUGHTER...

ELIZAVOCAT
Abimbola Elizabeth Ojo.
fondly called Elizavocat is a lover of creativity, a Pianist, Gospel Musician, Chanter, Radio presenter and Voice Over Artist.
She was born in Ibadan on the 3rd of May, 2000 to the family of Mr and Mrs Ojo.
Abimbola attended the Trinity Home College before she proceeded to The Polytechnic Ibadan and the University of Ibadan where she studied Communication Arts.

Abimbola has worked as a Radio/TV Presenter at Galaxy Television, Ibadan, Nigeria where she is popularly known on air as “Atawewe”.
She is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Elizavocat Crew, an international gospel music brand. Abimbola is a vibrant lady who God has raised to bless mankind and show forth His glory to the world.
Abimbola is a passionate gospel music minister, whose spirit filled ministration is widely appreciated within Yoruba Speaking churches especially the White garment fold. Abimbola is a proud Seraph. She is from Efon Alaaye- Ekiti.

As a worth role model and outstanding Ekiti Daughter. We at Ekiti Wives and Daughters are proud to celebrate you Elizavocat
We wish you more success in your endeavors.

Dearest Ekiti #seraphim God bless you all.
Kete Omo Ayiye Efon Alaaye Ekiti, hin okun o.