#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Folklore #Comics #WEBTOON
Been reading Some Cool Stuff for the Past Few Days.
If You're interested in African/Black Folktales & Mythology (like Gullah, Yoruba & Kemet) OR (in the 2nd & 4th Pics' Case) want a Fun Superhero Comic then I heavily recommend giving these a read!
Been reading Some Cool Stuff for the Past Few Days.
If You're interested in African/Black Folktales & Mythology (like Gullah, Yoruba & Kemet) OR (in the 2nd & 4th Pics' Case) want a Fun Superhero Comic then I heavily recommend giving these a read!
February 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Folklore #Comics #WEBTOON
Been reading Some Cool Stuff for the Past Few Days.
If You're interested in African/Black Folktales & Mythology (like Gullah, Yoruba & Kemet) OR (in the 2nd & 4th Pics' Case) want a Fun Superhero Comic then I heavily recommend giving these a read!
Been reading Some Cool Stuff for the Past Few Days.
If You're interested in African/Black Folktales & Mythology (like Gullah, Yoruba & Kemet) OR (in the 2nd & 4th Pics' Case) want a Fun Superhero Comic then I heavily recommend giving these a read!
this is lovely and also: I don't think this is embarrassing at all!
in the same way that it wouldn't be embarrassing for me to have not picked up on a lot of references to Yoruba mythology in a movie - that's not my culture and it's OK to need it explained.
none of us come from all the cultures.
in the same way that it wouldn't be embarrassing for me to have not picked up on a lot of references to Yoruba mythology in a movie - that's not my culture and it's OK to need it explained.
none of us come from all the cultures.
This is so insightful (unsurprisingly) and most of it passed me by, I'm embarrassed to say
I poured my heart out about Marty Supreme, Jewish identity, why the Old Testament isn’t the same book as the Torah and what it takes to survive trauma
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February 15, 2026 at 6:49 AM
this is lovely and also: I don't think this is embarrassing at all!
in the same way that it wouldn't be embarrassing for me to have not picked up on a lot of references to Yoruba mythology in a movie - that's not my culture and it's OK to need it explained.
none of us come from all the cultures.
in the same way that it wouldn't be embarrassing for me to have not picked up on a lot of references to Yoruba mythology in a movie - that's not my culture and it's OK to need it explained.
none of us come from all the cultures.
@chase.caster.quest ...Swahili was labeled as an Adamawa-Ubangi language rather than as Benue-Congo, and Yoruba was labeled as Benue-Congo rather than Volta-Niger. Again, I love your game, and I just want it to be as good as possible, so I was wondering if you would be at all open...
February 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM
@chase.caster.quest ...Swahili was labeled as an Adamawa-Ubangi language rather than as Benue-Congo, and Yoruba was labeled as Benue-Congo rather than Volta-Niger. Again, I love your game, and I just want it to be as good as possible, so I was wondering if you would be at all open...
Moremi Ajasoro (Yoruba: Mọ́remí Àjàṣorò) was a 12th-century Yoruba queen and folk heroine from Ile-Ife, in present-day southwestern Nigeria.
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
#BlackHistoryMonth
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Moremi Ajasoro (Yoruba: Mọ́remí Àjàṣorò) was a 12th-century Yoruba queen and folk heroine from Ile-Ife, in present-day southwestern Nigeria.
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
#BlackHistoryMonth
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
#BlackHistoryMonth
iow the "black american" did not exist prior to us coming here. we're not specifically like igbo or yoruba oe ashanti etc, we're a new, amalgamated "african," born somewhere else, with elements that are indigenous to the americas
February 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
iow the "black american" did not exist prior to us coming here. we're not specifically like igbo or yoruba oe ashanti etc, we're a new, amalgamated "african," born somewhere else, with elements that are indigenous to the americas
Historisch wordt macht wereldwijd gedragen door kleine, erfelijke elites, niet door “mannen” of “witten” als groep.
Ook buiten Eurazië (Inca, Azteken, Mali, Yoruba) lag macht bij beperkte mannelijke elites. Macht is dus een elitekwestie, geen mannen- of kleurkwestie.
Ook buiten Eurazië (Inca, Azteken, Mali, Yoruba) lag macht bij beperkte mannelijke elites. Macht is dus een elitekwestie, geen mannen- of kleurkwestie.
February 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Historisch wordt macht wereldwijd gedragen door kleine, erfelijke elites, niet door “mannen” of “witten” als groep.
Ook buiten Eurazië (Inca, Azteken, Mali, Yoruba) lag macht bij beperkte mannelijke elites. Macht is dus een elitekwestie, geen mannen- of kleurkwestie.
Ook buiten Eurazië (Inca, Azteken, Mali, Yoruba) lag macht bij beperkte mannelijke elites. Macht is dus een elitekwestie, geen mannen- of kleurkwestie.
Most of the Jewish population in Israel have European ancestry. My ancestors most likely came from Nigeria, but I'd be skeptical that Caribbean folks going to Africa and claiming land that was historically Yoruba is pushing back against colonialism.
February 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Most of the Jewish population in Israel have European ancestry. My ancestors most likely came from Nigeria, but I'd be skeptical that Caribbean folks going to Africa and claiming land that was historically Yoruba is pushing back against colonialism.
African Medicine Wheel: Dagara (Dagaaba) people, Yoruba people, and Bakongo (Kongo) people
Most people know about medicine wheels in the Americas, but they are also part of Siberian religion, and since people from the Americas came from Siberia, that is to be expected.
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Most people know about medicine wheels in the Americas, but they are also part of Siberian religion, and since people from the Americas came from Siberia, that is to be expected.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM
African Medicine Wheel: Dagara (Dagaaba) people, Yoruba people, and Bakongo (Kongo) people
Most people know about medicine wheels in the Americas, but they are also part of Siberian religion, and since people from the Americas came from Siberia, that is to be expected.
1/
Most people know about medicine wheels in the Americas, but they are also part of Siberian religion, and since people from the Americas came from Siberia, that is to be expected.
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Yoruba Commitment Group Hails Tinubu Over Removal of Sunday Igboho from Wanted List
A Yoruba socio political organisation, the Yoruba Commitment Group, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the removal of Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho,…
A Yoruba socio political organisation, the Yoruba Commitment Group, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the removal of Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho,…
Yoruba Commitment Group Hails Tinubu Over Removal of Sunday Igboho from Wanted List
A Yoruba socio political organisation, the Yoruba Commitment Group, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the removal of Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, from the Federal Government’s list of wanted persons. In a statement jointly signed by Otunba Tayo Onayemi, Chief Olugbenga Oyewusi, Mrs Buky Tunde Oshunrinde, Barrister Akeem Aponmade and Dr Olukayode Olunuga, the group also expressed gratitude to traditional rulers across Yorubaland for their behind the scenes efforts that reportedly contributed to the development.
www.qncnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Yoruba Commitment Group Hails Tinubu Over Removal of Sunday Igboho from Wanted List
A Yoruba socio political organisation, the Yoruba Commitment Group, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the removal of Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho,…
A Yoruba socio political organisation, the Yoruba Commitment Group, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the removal of Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho,…
The Yoruba religion's West African homeland is in present-day Southwestern Nigeria and Southern Benin, shares some parallels with the Vodun religion. Yoruba accounts of creation: a large mound on the surface of the water, then a large patch of dry land.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_...
February 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Yoruba religion's West African homeland is in present-day Southwestern Nigeria and Southern Benin, shares some parallels with the Vodun religion. Yoruba accounts of creation: a large mound on the surface of the water, then a large patch of dry land.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_...
Igboho Urges Nnamdi Kanu to Embrace Dialogue with Tinubu Government
Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to prioritise diplomatic engagement with the Federal Government in…
Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to prioritise diplomatic engagement with the Federal Government in…
Igboho Urges Nnamdi Kanu to Embrace Dialogue with Tinubu Government
Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to prioritise diplomatic engagement with the Federal Government in resolving his ongoing legal and political challenges. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his counsel, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Igboho commended Kanu for officially cancelling the Monday sit at home order that has affected the South East region for five years.
www.qncnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Igboho Urges Nnamdi Kanu to Embrace Dialogue with Tinubu Government
Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to prioritise diplomatic engagement with the Federal Government in…
Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to prioritise diplomatic engagement with the Federal Government in…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Sit-At-Home Cancellation a Timely Step for Economic Growth – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Sit-At-Home Cancellation a Timely Step for Economic Growth – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home across the South-East states. In a statement issued on Friday through his legal counsel, Pelumi Olanjengbesi, Igboho described the development as both thoughtful and timely, noting that it would significantly reinvigorate socio-economic activities in the region.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Nnamdi Kanu’s Sit-At-Home Cancellation a Timely Step for Economic Growth – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for cancelling the long-standing Monday sit-at-home…
The west African Yoruba religion, shares some parallels with the Vodun religion to east and west of the Yoruba people. Yoruba religion is the basis for several religions in the New World: Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santería, Brazilian Umbanda, Trinidad Orisha, and Brazilian Candomble.
February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The west African Yoruba religion, shares some parallels with the Vodun religion to east and west of the Yoruba people. Yoruba religion is the basis for several religions in the New World: Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santería, Brazilian Umbanda, Trinidad Orisha, and Brazilian Candomble.
Map of Yoruba speaking areas share.google/1qzQDDscZeCG...
February 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Map of Yoruba speaking areas share.google/1qzQDDscZeCG...
Santería is an African diaspora religion that developed in Cuba a syncretism between the traditional Yoruba religion of West Africa, Catholicism, and Spiritism. share.google/8Sez4zI71JqU...
Santería - Wikipedia
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February 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Santería is an African diaspora religion that developed in Cuba a syncretism between the traditional Yoruba religion of West Africa, Catholicism, and Spiritism. share.google/8Sez4zI71JqU...
Candomblé is an African diasporic religion developed in Brazil a syncretism between several of the traditional religions of West and Central Africa, especially those of the Yoruba, Bantu, and Gbe, with influences from Roman Catholicism. share.google/hPqYDkzXq1bu...
Candomblé - Wikipedia
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February 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Candomblé is an African diasporic religion developed in Brazil a syncretism between several of the traditional religions of West and Central Africa, especially those of the Yoruba, Bantu, and Gbe, with influences from Roman Catholicism. share.google/hPqYDkzXq1bu...
Sneak peek at Oya’s design for the #lostinthemythos universe!
𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘖𝘺𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.
Excited for the first black goddess during #blackhistorymonth
#art #booksky #author
𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘖𝘺𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.
Excited for the first black goddess during #blackhistorymonth
#art #booksky #author
February 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Sneak peek at Oya’s design for the #lostinthemythos universe!
𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘖𝘺𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.
Excited for the first black goddess during #blackhistorymonth
#art #booksky #author
𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘖𝘺𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴. 𝘉𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.
Excited for the first black goddess during #blackhistorymonth
#art #booksky #author
Computer scientist develops Yoruba learning app, KoEDE
A computer scientist at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr. Ronke Sakpere, has developed a mobile application, KoEDE, to boost Yoruba Language learning among children through gamified digital tools. Sakpere shared her motivation and the…
A computer scientist at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr. Ronke Sakpere, has developed a mobile application, KoEDE, to boost Yoruba Language learning among children through gamified digital tools. Sakpere shared her motivation and the…
Computer scientist develops Yoruba learning app, KoEDE
A computer scientist at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr. Ronke Sakpere, has developed a mobile application, KoEDE, to boost Yoruba Language learning among children through gamified digital tools. Sakpere shared her motivation and the significance of the application with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Tuesday. The innovation comes amid growing concerns over declining fluency in indigenous languages among Nigerian children, particularly in urban centres where English dominates communication at home and in schools. Nigeria is home to more than 500 indigenous languages, but experts, however, warned of weakening intergenerational transmission, as many children struggle to speak their mother tongues fluently.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Computer scientist develops Yoruba learning app, KoEDE
A computer scientist at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr. Ronke Sakpere, has developed a mobile application, KoEDE, to boost Yoruba Language learning among children through gamified digital tools. Sakpere shared her motivation and the…
A computer scientist at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr. Ronke Sakpere, has developed a mobile application, KoEDE, to boost Yoruba Language learning among children through gamified digital tools. Sakpere shared her motivation and the…
But I am elated that my African ancestry is from one country. Yall. 😩🇳🇬
I should add, I really did find my way back. I married a Yoruba man and now have a Yoruba last name. We have 3 babies. I found my way back home 🇳🇬🌍😌
(2/2)
I should add, I really did find my way back. I married a Yoruba man and now have a Yoruba last name. We have 3 babies. I found my way back home 🇳🇬🌍😌
(2/2)
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
But I am elated that my African ancestry is from one country. Yall. 😩🇳🇬
I should add, I really did find my way back. I married a Yoruba man and now have a Yoruba last name. We have 3 babies. I found my way back home 🇳🇬🌍😌
(2/2)
I should add, I really did find my way back. I married a Yoruba man and now have a Yoruba last name. We have 3 babies. I found my way back home 🇳🇬🌍😌
(2/2)
The Black Hammer dude used to dress up as the Joker but later said he was channeling Eshu (the yoruba god) while just wearing Joker makeup. Which cracked me up. Like showing up in a sonic the hedgehog costume, undeniably, and being like "yeah I'm channeling Loki, from mythology"
February 13, 2026 at 4:38 AM
The Black Hammer dude used to dress up as the Joker but later said he was channeling Eshu (the yoruba god) while just wearing Joker makeup. Which cracked me up. Like showing up in a sonic the hedgehog costume, undeniably, and being like "yeah I'm channeling Loki, from mythology"
...a comprehensive #Afrofuturist story bible for the #AfroWarriors.NFT, a creative framework centers on a cloaked, hyper-advanced metropolis called Hidden City, where the descendants of #Yoruba & African deities use divine powers & sci-fi weaponry to protect humanity. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oag...
AfroWarriors Defender of Hidden City
YouTube video by PiKture Time Films and Photography, Indiana, USA
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February 13, 2026 at 1:17 AM
...a comprehensive #Afrofuturist story bible for the #AfroWarriors.NFT, a creative framework centers on a cloaked, hyper-advanced metropolis called Hidden City, where the descendants of #Yoruba & African deities use divine powers & sci-fi weaponry to protect humanity. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oag...
Mehn this ethnic superiority thing makes me feel even more uncomfortable about Yoruba chauvinism and to a separate degree South African xenophobia towards other African nationals
Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Mehn this ethnic superiority thing makes me feel even more uncomfortable about Yoruba chauvinism and to a separate degree South African xenophobia towards other African nationals
Watching these two yoruba women deliberate on how to pronounce popeyes has me gagging 😆
Ok break over. Gotta lock in another hour and a half 🌸
Ok break over. Gotta lock in another hour and a half 🌸
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Watching these two yoruba women deliberate on how to pronounce popeyes has me gagging 😆
Ok break over. Gotta lock in another hour and a half 🌸
Ok break over. Gotta lock in another hour and a half 🌸
The day after tomorrow, I'll introduce Oya along with Kiyoharu. Oya is the name of the orisha of the Yoruba pantheon who controls the wind, lightning, and storms.
#サムライトルーパー
#RoninWarriors
#YoroidenSamuraiTroope
#art
#artsky
#anime
#Ocs
#Oc
A new RW/YST Oc, I'm working on. I'm still undecided on name that she will have
#RoninWarriors
#YoroidenSamuraiTroope
#art
#artsky
#anime
#Ocs
#Oc
A new RW/YST Oc, I'm working on. I'm still undecided on name that she will have
February 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The day after tomorrow, I'll introduce Oya along with Kiyoharu. Oya is the name of the orisha of the Yoruba pantheon who controls the wind, lightning, and storms.