The Legendary Slaps of Yoruba Mothers and Their Effects

Yorùbá mothers are famous for their disciplined upbringing and unique slaps. They range from IGBATI, which corrects wrongs instantly, to IFOTI, which makes you confess on the spot. IGBARUN, IGBAJU and IFORUN force you to name accomplices, while ABARA and ILADI leave you shaking and even wetting your pants. The ultimate version is IGBAJU OLOYI. It resets you to “DEAF, DUMB and DAFT,” combining the effects of all other slaps and leaving you utterly confused. If you grew up in Yorùbá land, you’ve likely felt one of these discipline tactics. Which one did you collect most often?

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