THE WÀÁ ṢERE LETTER
Stories, ideas and discoveries from the world of the Yorùbá
A twice-monthly letter from Tayo Bello exploring Yorùbá culture, art, language, indigenous
knowledge, history, and the ideas shaping Africa’s future.
I’m Tayo Bello.
I’m a researcher, artist, filmmaker and storyteller exploring Yoruba knowledge and African culture through film, writing and visual art.
This newsletter is where I share some of the things I’m learning, creating and thinking about
along the way…
WHAT ARE YOU SIGNING UP FOR?
YORÙBÁ KNOWLEDGE
Words, names, oríkì, history, traditions and the knowledge embedded in Yorùbá culture.
FROM THE FIELD
Stories and discoveries from my research, documentaries, travels and conversations with
people preserving African knowledge.
FROM THE STUDIO
My drawings, sculptures and experiments as I develop my practice as an artist.
IDEAS FOR AFRICA
Reflections on culture, technology, identity, creativity, AI and the future of Africa.
THIS IS ME INVITING YOU INTO MY WORLD BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA
Twice a month. No noise. Just ideas, stories, art and Yorùbá knowledge.