Ayankola Ayanwuyi

Ayankola Ayanwuyi
Ayankola Ayanwuyi
CitizenshipNigeria
OccupationAuthor
Writing career
LanguageYoruba
Period2023
Notable workEsu Is Not Satan

Ayankola Ayanwuyi is a nigerian documentary filmmaker, author, cultural heritage expert and Ifa scholar known for his work on Yoruba indigenous system and oral traditions. He is the author of Esu Is Not Satan and founder of Dundun Centre.[1] He is among the 40 selected delegates invited to the International Forum organised by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization[2][3][4]

Notable works

  • The Throne of Alaafin Oyo[5]
  • Esu is Not Satan[4]
  • Space Sitting Prowess of Egungun Ajomogbodo[6]

References

  1. ↑ Online, Tribune (2025-07-09). "Èsù is not Satan: Exploring the indigenous Yoruba worldview". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  2. ↑ Kareem, Azeez (2025-11-20). "UNESCO hosts Ifa scholar Ayankola Ayanwuyi in China". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  3. ↑ Akinselure, Wale (2025-11-20). "Scholar urges Africa to harness Ifa knowledge for education". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  4. 1 2 "Èṣù is Not Satan: Exploring the Indigenous Yorùbá Worldview - Ayanwuyi, Israel: 9789787803196 - AbeBooks". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  5. ↑ Okonkwo, Amarachi (2026-04-14). ""He threatened to Kill me" — filmmaker halts Alaafin documentary screening". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  6. ↑ www.imdb.com https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29044602/. Retrieved 2026-05-16. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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