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Oriki (Praise Poetry)



Oríkì or praise poetry is a cultural phenomenon among the Yòrùbá speaking people of West Africa. It varies in length depending on whether it's the name given to a child to describe the future portents of the childs life or as a recital of the accomplishments of a clan.



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