Nigerian Languages; Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa are the three major Languages spoken in Nigeria. There is high demand from our readers especially those in CANADA, USA and Europe that we should incorporate Audio Narration of stories written on our website in these Languages for the benefit of Nigerians and others.
It should be noted that English is our Lingua Franca (official Language) in Nigeria. English is only used for education, business transactions, and show off (because the elites like to speak English to their children as evidence of affluence). Unfortunately for those children in Diaspora majority of them are unable to speak, comprehend, write and read in these Languages.
There are Yorubas in Cuba, Trinidad, Tobago and other places in the world where they practice our culture e.g. they worship Sango, Obatala, ogun, Orunmila, sacrifice, participate in ifa divinition etc. and they also have Yoruba names given to their children. The pressure has been on OASES NEWS especially for the fact that in Toronto and other parts of Canada Yoruba classes exist hence the demand for the Yoruba audio narration of stories in Nigerian Languages by the parents and even requests are coming from non-Nigerians. Undoubtedly, this system will make it easier for everyone to be able to read, comprehend, practice how to speak, listen and write in Yoruba Language from this Audio story form.
Consequent upon the above, effective January 1, 2015 we will be premiering Yoruba short Stories for our children starting from "Babalawo Mo wa bebe" (Chief Priest I am here to beg) , "Ijapa ati Aja lo ji isu ninu oko" (Tortoise and Dog stole tubers of yam), "Alo ni ti Ijapa, abo ni ti ana re," (Tortoise and his inlaw) , "A o fi erin Joba Ereku e wele", (We shall crown the Elephant) etc. These are folklores to teach our children morals. Adult programs are still in the cooler and will start immediately we get positive approvals from the Authors of some fantastic Yoruba Literature books. In 2015 discussions will commence with Radio and Television Stations for slots for these programs.
It our prayer that the reading of the Yoruba literature books and folklores will prepare you for a happy 2015.
