For over 7 years, Cultures of Africa for Kids Everywhere Inc. has proudly preserved and presented African cultural experiences within the diaspora and throughout the US Midwest region. Our exhibits, educational programs, school assemblies, workshops and festivals have been created to foster cultural enlightenment, awareness and inclusion among both children and adults across the diaspora. They also serve to help Americans seeking to reconnect with their African heritage. Working with experts in the field of exhibit creation and educators from Indiana University's NALRC, we ensure that every presentation, every instruction, every workshop, and every assembly is marked by authenticity and cultural excellence.



The Yorùbá Basics is a virtual cultural and language school created with English speaking Afrocentric and African Diaspora in mind. Our school teaches the basics of Yorùbá history, greeting etiquette and gestures, alphabets and tones, numbers and sequence, as well as everyday verbs and sentence formation and much more. Songs and stories about the Yorùbá people will highlight the Yorùbá heritage, while teaching will be anchored by native speakers in a continuous immersive and conversational manner to ensure that learning is reaffirmed. retained and utilized. In some areas, participants will also be exposed to opportunities to put language knowledge into practice. This includes visit to a restaurant/market, where they will converse in Yorùbá language to ask and respond to questions, greet people, as well as purchase and pay for individual items.


As a novice or intermediate Yorùbá student, the tones might be challenging. However, we encourage you stick with it because learning to converse in more than one language has tremendous benefits. It has been known to promote improved memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration, ability to multitask and better listening skills. As over 27 languages have been listed as close to extinction by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), it has become imperative to keep the Yorùbá language alive by speaking and teaching it to the next generation. We are happy to do our part in the preservation efforts and we hope you join us also. E se!


What is Yoruba Discoveries® Methodology?

  • PRACTICAL LANGUAGE SKILLS

    We teach language and culture in the way you would use it. While others might teach in a traditional way, we teach using more practical concepts that you can actually apply to the modern world. We also invest a large amount of time in teaching sounds and tones for a strong foundation.

  • PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

    Since we know you can't come to us, we bring culture to you! In previous sessions, our students have taken a virtual trip to the market, a Yoruba head-wrapping shop, and even a KING'S PALACE in Yoruba-land! The students are able to utilize what they've learned in a realistic environment while having fun!

  • PRACTICAL TIMING

    Live classes meet once a week on Saturdays and are taught by certified Yoruba teachers. In addition, you will receive pre-recorded lectures and activities during weekdays to reinforce what has been taught. Each activity is designed to be 30 minutes or less. In total, students dedicate only 2 hours a week on learning Yoruba!

Aligns with School Schedule

We meet on weekends, so the program doesn't interfere with school schedules. From September to May, our students learn about an important part of Yoruba culture every week. Our curriculum covers useful conversational skills, mythology, history, geography, culinary, and more!

  • Our curriculum is developed based on Indiana University's National African Language Resource Center which emphasizes "Big Ideas" and "Enduring Understandings"

  • Once a month, our students take a virtual field trip where they can apply their newly acquired language skills.

  • Not only do we limit class size for better interaction among the students, we also assign classes by age group so that students can learn in a socially safe space. The groupings also allows the students to learn at a level that is appropriate for them.

  • We know today kids are busy. They have school work, after school activities, sports and more! That is why we have tailored our classes to be short, fun and educational!

REVIEWS FROM PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Parent Review

Mrs Osaloni

E ku ise o! Teaching the kiddos about things I don't even know, i.e. the grilled fish business. I'm jealous! Lol. Thanks for the knowledge that you're impacting. We appreciate you all!

Parent Review

Mayowa

I have been meaning to reach out to say a BIG Thank YOU for the Yoruba Basics course. I am so grateful. The teachers are great, they keep the kids engaged. Although I speak primarily Yoruba to the kids, having a way to teach them didactically is a gold mine for us in the diaspora. God Bless.

Student Review

Dr. O

I give this program 5 Stars! I started the program at the age of 38 only know a few Yoruba greetings, thinking I was too old to start learning. I joined the class in hopes of learning and teaching my 2 year old son too. The class puts you in an environment where you feel comfortable to try and push yourself. My son can understand and speak certain Yoruba words and phrases now. I was able to speak Yoruba as part of my wedding vows and now working on giving a toast at my mom's 70th birthday. Thank you!