Sports, Games, Recreation, and Leisure

Abstract

Introduction: Adeyinka (2009) states that “culturally, Yoruba has its own sets of norms, values and beliefs which are inculcated informally into any child born into the land as omo onilé olona meaning a child belonging to a good and well-respected home” (xix). This continues until adulthood is reached and many times may continue throughout life. The reason for this is because, in Yoruba cultural life, marriage does not alienate a person from membership in his or her family. For instance, ladies born into a family who are married into another family form the omo osu of their original family. They are legally qualified to partake in all meetings and decisions to be made by the family.