Publisher's Synopsis
Ewi Itaniji is a collection of inspirational Yoruba poems written to motivate readers, (including Yoruba Language students) towards success, good behavior and appreciation of the Yoruba language.
It was written with rich and sound language for the pleasure of the readers. The book has wise sayings for different categories of people such as students, teachers, parents and the youth. Important issues like destiny, naming ceremony, association, the tongue, water and thanksgiving are also discussed. Practical questions and interpretation of keywords are included for the benefits of readers. Get ready to be blown away with the rich language and beautiful cultural heritage that Yoruba is known for as you read this book. YORUBA Ewì ÌTANIJÍ jé? àkànse tó tinú ìmísí wá. Gé?gé? bí àkọ´lé rè?, mo kọ ìwé ewì yìí láti ta àwọn aké?kọ`ọ´ jí ni. Onírúurú ewì tó lè kọ´ni lé?kọ`ọ´, kọ´ni lédè, kọ´ni níwà ọmọlúàbí le ó bá pàdé nínú ìwé ewì yìí. Èdè tó rewà ni mo fi gbé àwọn ewì náà kalè?. Ìbéèrè àti ìtumọ` àwọn ọ`rọ` tó ta kókó sì tún wà níbè? fún àwọn aké?kọ`ọ´. Ẹ fi àpèrè té?dìí ké?ẹ gbádùn àwọn ewì náà. Ire o!
