Aiye Loja Explained: Yoruba Proverb About Life as a Marketplace | African Philosophy & Wisdom

Описание: What does it mean when the Yoruba say “Aiye Loja, Orun ni ile”?

In African philosophy, life is often seen as a marketplace where every soul comes to trade before returning home.

This timeless Yoruba proverb, translated as “The world is a marketplace, heaven is home,” carries profound wisdom about the human journey, purpose, and the fleeting nature of life.

In this video, we explore the meaning of Aiye Loja, its cultural roots in Yoruba tradition, and how this proverb speaks to universal truths about life, death, and legacy.

Whether you are interested in African philosophy, ancient proverbs, or seeking wisdom to reflect upon your own life journey, this video will ignite thought and reflection.

Life is trade. Every action is currency. What are you buying?
What are you selling?
And when the market closes, what will
you take home?

If the world is a marketplace, what do you think we are trading in it — time, values, relationships, or dreams?

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Title: Aiye Loja.
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Artist: Ayodele Ukana.



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