Yorubawith

Yorubawith is a digital platform and community dedicated to the promotion of the Yoruba language and culture. It provides language-learning resources, cultural content, and forums aimed at learners, educators, and Yoruba speakers in Nigeria and the diaspora.

The project was founded by a coalition of Yoruba educators, linguists, and software developers who sought to create an openly accessible online resource that combines language instruction with cultural context. The aim is to offer practical learning tools alongside authentic cultural materials to support both classroom learning and self-study.

Key components include interactive lessons for beginners and intermediate learners; a Yoruba-English dictionary; audio recordings of native speakers for pronunciation; grammar guides; and culturally themed content such as folktales, proverbs, music, and articles on customs. The platform emphasizes user engagement through discussions, community projects, and contributor-driven content updates.

Content is contributed by volunteer educators and makers, with materials released under open licenses when possible. Yorubawith operates as a cooperative or nonprofit model that prioritizes accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Basic access is typically free, with optional premium features or memberships to support ongoing development and moderation.

The project has seen adoption among students, teachers, and Yoruba communities in urban centers and the diaspora. While internet access and language standardization present challenges, Yorubawith is generally regarded as a useful resource for language revitalization and cultural education, and it seeks partnerships with schools, libraries, and cultural institutions to broaden its reach.