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em of their shared history and values. It serves as a motivational tool during festivals, community meetings, and educational settings, encouraging unity and pride. Preserving Language and Culture With increasing globalization and urbaniza

ization. It remains a vital part of traditional ceremonies such as naming rites, weddings, and chieftaincy installations. The oriki serves to reaffirm identity and social bonds, especially within diasporic Yoruba communities seeking to maintain cultural continuity. Moreover,