Oriire | African Heritage

Lavigne takes us on a cruise to Kenya, sharing all there is to know about Kenyan food. This episode will most likely get you hungry, better grab a pack of popcorn or better groundnut as you listen Enjoy! Support the show

Bayajidda is the mythological hero in the tale of the Hausa Kingdoms’ origin. The story has multiple versions, but that said, is Bayajida a myth or a legend? On this episode our guest; Shamsudeen gives us an interesting breakdown sharing the story of Bayajida. You really do not want to miss this episode, press the play button to listen now. Support the show

What is land? Yes, simple question but very rarely asked and thought of, in most cases when we hear land all we see or can relate it to is wealth, money, and status. Well, you are not completely wrong, but then, the concept of land in itself is worth learning about. How land was seen in the precolonial times, what it meant and how that has affected its conceptualization in our present time. Imisi...

In this episode, Sesi and Haleemah speak to Mamokone about South African food. Listen now. Share. Comment. Support the show

For as long as I can remember, horror myths have always been a common thing in Nigerian boarding schools. No one can tell the originator of these myths but they may have started as rumors and over the years or maybe they are real myths. These myths have been told in different versions and it seems like every boarding school has a spectacular narration of each one of them. Listen to this interestin...

New topics, new guests, We’re back and We’re better!  We’re So excited for season 2!!!  We hope you guys are too 💃🏽  New episodes every other Friday. Episode 1 drops on 10/28 so you have a week to catch up on season 1 if you haven’t. Do not forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more interesting content. Support the show

These are a set of spiritual practices, traditions, and beliefs created by Africans. There is a major difference that lies between what Hoodoo defines, and what Voodoo defines.  Voodoo is the religion, or belief system, Hoodoo, on the other hand, is the magic that has derived from the teachings of Voodoo, which was originally a part of Voodoo.  What other differences and similarities? Let's l...

From Ewa Agoyin to Oloyin, to Moi Moi, Akara, Gbegiri and more. Take a look at why the Yoruba people explore different varieties of delicacies that can be gotten from Beans Support the show

African Festivals are celebrations of Africa's vast wealth and culture. Ever experienced an African festival or ritual before. Listen to Sesi and Haleemah talk about different festivals  Support the show

Kintu is a mythological figure who appears in a creation myth of the Baganda people of Buganda, Uganda. According to this legend, Kintu was the first person on earth and the first man to wander the plains of Uganda alone.  He is also known as God or the father of all people who created the first kingdoms. African folktales are passed down from generation to generation and the stories are very impo...

Igbo cuisine is the various foods of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria . There are many dishes that are common to the Igbos in particular The core of Igbo food is its soups. Listen to our latest podcast and get ready to practice some of the tips we shared. Support the show

Once again, Sesi and Haleemah talk Africa. Today we take a look at the westernization of African Regions. Support the show

Anansi the trickster is a West African God. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the god of all knowledge of stories. Listen and share your thought on Oriire.com Support the show

Listen to Sesi and Haleemah express their love and dislike for certain Nigerian foods while appreciating every effort used in bringing our delicacies to existence. What are your favourite meals? When was the first time you encountered them and how was the experience Why do some of your friends like certain dishes you dislike? Visit Oriire.com to continue the conversation. Support the show

We are proud of our heritage and love to share it for the world to know. Listen to Sesi and Haleemah discuss the extent to which culture should be preserved. Support the show

In this episode, Sesi, Haleemah and Imisi discuss African folktales and folklore, their similarities and differences and adaptations in popular culture. Support the show

In this episode, Sesi and Haleemah speak to Yvette about Kenyan food and it's relationship with the African diaspora. Support the show

In this episode, Haleemah and Sesi talk about Yoruba historical figure, Queen Moremi and her impact. Support the show

In this episode, we speak to Fatima about jinns in Northern Nigeria. Support the show

Our Introductory episode. We tell you what we're going to be talking about and give you a teaser about the next episode. Support the show