Hello to you!
Wondering how you found yourself here, or what exactly you are doing here? Well, don’t second-guess your choices. You slid into the Archive because you value credible, well-thought-out, insightful, and educational pieces. And me? I’m super delighted to welcome you to the TGT Archive!
Can you smell the ancient air? For the sake of generational fluidity (you know what I’m talking about), I have to say, it is giving traditional sophistication. Ha-ha! You know what they say: “Alára ní ń gbé ara rẹ̀ ga: adìyẹ bẹ̀rẹ̀ wọ ìyẹ̀wù.”
(It is one’s onus to carry themselves highly. This explains why the chicken bends its frame to enter through a high door.)
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The What
Imagine walking into an ancient building stacked with rows and piles of tan-brown scrolls filled with cultural, historical, and philosophical wisdom, stashed away for centuries. But here’s the twist: the contents are precisely relevant to today’s realities.
Now imagine accessing this ancient archive through your phone screen. Hin-in o! (I’m too Ekiti not to slip that in. It’s how we say “exactly” in my dialect.)
The world has gone digital—we all online, and so the TGT Archive, short for The Global Tana Archive, is a digital repository of language and culture-based articles. These are informed by research, personal reflections, social observations, and even interviews. Expect deep dives into Yoruba linguistics, philosophy, culture, religion, spirituality, and society.
The Why
A little bit of a personal story here:
Shortly after I entered the world of professional writing (which, by the way, wasn’t the plan—girl just wanted to write…in her books!), I realised: iṣẹ́ Orí yàn mọ́ mi rèé. (This is my destined profession.) There’s only so far you can run from your ìpín (destiny).
I began writing for a living, and close associates who had the chance to read my work would often suggest, “Start a blog!” Fantastic idea… but! I didn’t want to start a blog just because it was trendy. I prefer to move with purpose, and only when the time is right. You know, we always know these things… if we let ourselves.
Fast forward nine years later, and I’m finally ready. Not just for a blog, but for a digital home. One with soul. One with intention. That’s how the TGT Archive was born—because this space is for more than just casual thoughts. It’s a trove.
As a Yoruba educator, consultant, and cultural advocate, my work has deeply shaped my path and purpose. It’s clear to me now: my writing is here to stay. And one of my long-standing goals has always been to self-publish essays and articles of cultural, philosophical, and academic depth. So here we are!
The TGT Archive Outlook
The Archive is unforced. There’s no pressure to push out content just for the sake of it. The heart of this space lies in intentionality, depth, ingenuity, value, and meaning—not volume.
There is no content calendar, no pressure for constancy.
I am curating for memory.
That said, yes, we’ll have impromptu posts now and then, but every post will be carefully considered. Some will be brief, others long. Some academic, others laid-back. The tone may vary, but the purpose remains steady.
Expect code-switching—Yoruba, English, and dialects—cultural commentary, personal musings, art, language theory, language play, and the quiet magic of the everyday. Expect reflections that ask questions, not just give answers. Expect to feel seen—or slightly disoriented. Both are fine.
The Archive is a talking drum.
… for those who value nuance
… for those who like things a little raw around the edges.
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Topics will include Yoruba culture, language, philosophical thoughts, spirituality, and history. You’ll also find my personal responses and reflections on cultural practices, especially the controversial ones.
Like…
Why are adherents of imported religions sitting on the thrones of our ancestors? Or what do you mean roadside Egúngún are being led to salvation? Or… even the modern obsessions with “being Yoruba” that don’t quite reach the root.
Because being Yoruba isn’t just about geographical origin, tribal names, food affinity, or fashion dopamine. It’s a way of life.
What Do I Need from You?
Oh, but of course! [Cues in “I need you to survive.”]
While the Archive is built to last, I also need you to help keep it alive. It will always be here when you need it, but I want you to return as often as possible. Here’s how you can help:
- Subscribe to receive updates when new articles drop.
I promise not to spam you. For real. I’m putting myself in your shoes: I also unsubscribe the minute a site clogs my inbox with unnecessary emails. So, you can trust that when I send one, it will matter. - Explore the website.
Look around; you just might find something you love. I could (or should!) have named this place The YorubaVerse—it’s a whole Yoruba hub in here. - Engage with me.
Comment, share your thoughts, or write to me. Let’s build this space together. But do it all, of course, in a manner that behoves an ọmọlúàbí.
The Global Tana 
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