Hello amazing people of the Scifi Multiverse Community,
It’s always a pleasure sharing my thoughts with you all. When I saw this week’s prompt, my face lit up. Why? Because culture is something I hold dear. It’s not just what we practice to me, it’s who we are. Our roots. Our identity. The way we greet, eat, dance, celebrate, and even how we mourn. Culture goes beyond clothing and language; it’s the soul of a people.
I was born and raised Yoruba, and I’m proud of that. Our rich heritage, especially in greetings, music, and storytelling, gives me joy. But despite being Yoruba, there’s another culture I’ve always admired deeply, the Hausa culture.
Let me take you on a short journey.
What Culture Means to Me
Culture, to me, is not just “the people’s way of life.” That’s the textbook definition. I believe culture is the heartbeat of every community. It is how people show respect, love, unity, and even disagreement. It’s how we connect with our ancestors, how we raise our children, and how we pass down values from one generation to the next.
But culture isn’t fixed. It evolves. I believe it also includes how we adapt new ways of life while still holding on to our roots. It’s not only about what we were born into sometimes, it’s also about what we choose to value and respect.
The Yoruba Blood in Me
As a Yoruba, one cultural value that stands out is our way of greeting. In Yoruba land, greetings aren’t casual, they’re sacred. We kneel or prostrate to show respect to elders. Whether it’s “Ẹ kaaro” in the morning or “Ẹ kuulé” when you enter a home, greetings are everything. Also, our festivals like the Osun-Osogbo festival showcase our deep spiritual connection with tradition.
Our food? Don’t even get me started, Amala and ewedu is a national treasure!
But Why I Admire Hausa Culture
Even though I’m Yoruba, I’ve always been drawn to Hausa culture. There’s something deeply calm, graceful, and rich about it. The way they greet, “Ina kwana” (Good morning), “Yaya gida?” (How is the home?), shows genuine care for others.
Their traditional attire is another thing I admire. The men’s Babban Riga and women’s colorful Zani and headscarves are not just beautiful, they carry a quiet dignity.
I also love their respect for prayer. The call to prayer echoing across communities, the discipline, and the devotion, it’s something I genuinely admire and sometimes even join in respectfully.
And let’s not forget the Durbar Festival in the north, the horses, the colors, the drums. I hope to witness it one day.
A Culture I’d Love to Practice
If I had the chance, I would love to fully practice Hausa food culture. I’m already a big fan of Tuwo Shinkafa and Miyan Kuka. The simplicity and taste of their dishes are top-notch. Even the way meals are shared among families is something I truly admire.
What’s a Waste of Time?
Now to the last part waste of time. For me, anything that doesn’t add value to your growth, peace of mind, or purpose is a waste of time. Gossiping, hating, envying others, scrolling endlessly online without learning anything, these are the real time-wasters.
I’ve come to realize that time is life, and what you do with your time defines your future. So I try my best to spend time wisely, learning, creating, connecting, and sometimes, just resting (because even rest is productive!).
My Conclusion
Culture is not just what we inherit, it’s also what we choose to respect, embrace, and pass on. And while I love my Yoruba roots, my heart has a soft spot for the Hausa way of life. Maybe one day, I’ll get to live among them and experience it fully.
Thanks for reading through.
Love you'll🧡💛🧡
*Images are Ai
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