Yoruba Culture Classes - Activities and Language !

From 22.29 $ /h

Have you heard of the Yoruba tribe? They form part of the Nigerian People. In these lessons you will be taught:
1: Introduction to speaking Basic Yoruba
2: How to play African Drums
3: Introduction to Nigerian History!

Come along and learn about this beautiful language and country.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop and drum!

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

You can pick what you want to learn in my class at the start. So please let me know if you would prefer to learn the Yoruba language, playing African Drums, or learning about Nigerian history.

Yoruba Lessons
- Each lesson will be conversational, my approach is to get you speaking conversational Yoruba.
- You’ll be set weekly tasks, so that you can practice your accent and pronunciation.
- At the end you’ll be able to speak basic Yoruba such as ‘Bawo ni!’

African Drumming
- I will teach you how to play the ‘Talking Drums’. These are drums found across Africa, but it is particular to Yoruba people.
- I’ll also provide you with a performance of new rhythms, which you can practice.

Introduction to Nigerian History
- I will introduce you to the major tribes that make up Nigeria.
- I will teach you pre-Nigeria history and the history leading up to the creation of Nigeria.

Education

Bachelors of Art in History from University of Ibadan - my focus was on African History and the kingdoms in Nigeria prior to its amalgamation.

Currently attaining my Masters in History at University of Chester.

Experience / Qualifications

- Attained 2:1 in Bachelors of Art in History from the University of Ibadan.
- Tutoring at Mungo Park Secondary School, Niger State, Nigeria.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Yoruba

Skills

Drums

Improvisation

Latin-world music

Sticking pattern

Language arts

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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