Why this page exists
The Yorùbá Language Program is not a single class page. It is a growing ecosystem built around language instruction, cultural preservation, Odù Ifá study, and AI-assisted study tools. This hub makes those relationships visible so visitors can understand who is involved, what each person contributes, and how the digital products support the larger mission. It also serves as a public entry point for visitors searching for Yoruba research, Ifa research, and cultural learning resources.
Research and cultural learning
We use the program ecosystem to connect cultural learning with practical Yoruba research and Ifa research. Learners can move from public guides and news updates into expert-led courses, archival tools, and digital study workflows.
People & product pages
Marketing Kit
A starter brochure and outreach kit with audience messaging, social copy, and email templates for program promotion.
Why Study Yorùbá
A dedicated landing page explaining the deeper educational, cultural, and spiritual case for learning Yorùbá.
Founder & Program Director
Meet Olùkọ́ Ifakolade and the systems-thinking vision behind the program.
Chief Àràbà Awodiran Agboola
Learn about the program’s cultural steward and global ambassadorial role.
Dr. George Brandon
Explore the scholarly partnership linking cultural rigor and public credibility.
Ifá Scribe
See how the transcription tool fits into the wider learning ecosystem.
Three connected layers
Language Program
The public teaching arm for Yorùbá language, live instruction, private lessons, and progressively deeper study.
Cultural Stewardship
Traditional oversight and scholarly credibility help keep the work grounded in integrity rather than surface-level branding.
Ifa digital toolkit Tools
Ifá Scribe, Orator, and related study products turn the program into a year-round learning ecosystem rather than a class-only offer.