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The Ideology Of Dobale In Yoruba Land by worldwidemedia: 10:09pm On Nov 29, 2023
Dobale definition: Yoruba verb – The act of greeting for the men is called “Idobale” (To prostrate) while for the women it’s called ”ikunle” (To kneel down). These are the ways of greeting amongst the Yorubas. It’s a way of showing respect to elders, parents, and kings and acknowledging people in authority or older than the individual.

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