“YORÙBÁ writings shouldn’t remain Archaic , i have Modernized It . Learn Modern Autography “ – Says Deji Olaiya
Ireland based Nigerian-Yoruba writer and author , Deji Olaiya has criticized the 1875 established Yoruba autography , the accomplished writer and founder of modern Yoruba autography insists Yoruba race deserves something better and modern .
Deji invented a modern way of writing and teaching Yoruba language , the writer removed all marks (Amis) in the writing of Yoruba language, he said such marks are archaic and are quite irrelevant in this modern society
Attending on Adeyinka Olaiya YouTube Channel , the Yoruba author said he substituted the marks with letters that will facilitate easy pronunciations of Yoruba words for all
According to him , Yoruba language is sacred , it’s the original language that actually allowed the existence of other languages , he compared the similarities between the Yoruba words and Hebrew language.
Alumni of the Obafemi Awolowo University , Prince Deji Olaiya is a chartered surveyor and a computer programmer , he has authored several books on new Yoruba autography
The Nigerian-Yoruba author said the removal of marks in Yoruba words will not distort or affect the originality of Yoruba language, he said it will only help to place the language in its right position amongst other important languages in the world .
“Yoruba language deserves something better , the present is too archaic , this modern autography will place the language in its right position “ Deji Olaiya insists .
A christian , Olaiya has written the book of G.O Fagunwa in modern way , the book of revelation in the Bible , the Yoruba dictionary of modern autography , one thousand Yoruba names among several others .
The writer , while attending to participants at the interactive , and knowing the importance of Yoruba language in Brazil , raised the possibilities of making Portuguese versions of his books soon .
“Modern Yoruba Orthography is the new way to write Yoruba Language , an upgrade of Yoruba from Analogue to digital , no more Ami Oke and Ami Isale “ – Says Deji Olaiya
The Yoruba language has a rich history in Brazil, particularly due to the transatlantic slave trade, which brought millions of Africans, including many Yoruba-speaking people, to Brazil. Yoruba, along with other African languages, played a vital role in the formation of Brazilian Portuguese and the development of Afro-Brazilian culture.
Today, Yoruba is still spoken by many people in Brazil, particularly in the northeastern state of Bahia. The language is an important part of Afro-Brazilian culture, and is often used in religious ceremonies and cultural events.
The language has played a significant role in the development of Afro-Brazilian culture, and continues to be an important part of the cultural landscape of Brazil. Through its influence on religion, music, and art, Yoruba has helped to shape the rich and diverse cultural heritage of this vibrant and dynamic country.
