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    Interesting Yoruba forms of greetings

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    Eku ise Baba! (Well Done My Father!) Elaborate Greetings and Africa Heritage by Morayo Oshodi.

    As shared by Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries (ZODML) greeting is a two-way communication process that plays an important role in every society. It is arguable that the most interesting forms of greetings are found in Africa, as our people love to accompany their greetings with prostrations, gesticulations and more.

    In Nigeria, there are several forms of interesting greetings common to the Igbos, Yorubas, Hausas, Edo, Urhobos, Itshekiris, Barubas and other ethnic groups. Nigerians generally frown at informal greetings and it is expected that a younger person greet an elderly person with enthusiasm as an indication of respect.

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