Yoruba Proverbs with Bidemi Ologunde
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.
Yoruba Proverbs with Bidemi Ologunde
75. What Jagun Jagun Says About Power, Honor, and Yoruba Memory
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explores what Jagun Jagun (a 2023 Netflix film) reveals about power, honor, fear, and Yoruba memory. Why do some leaders inspire loyalty while others only command obedience? What is the difference between being feared and being respected? And how do Yoruba proverbs help us understand the kind of power that protects, nurtures, and endures? Through the lens of this landmark Yoruba-language epic, Bidemi reflects on leadership, pride, cultural identity, and the wisdom preserved in storytelling.
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