Exploring the Cultural Heritage of Yoruba Compounds Wikimedia/Topic list

Offa Youth Impact Initiative Present: Wiki Imagine Offa Initiative In commemoration of the 2024 Ijakadi Festival, the Wiki Imagine Offa Initiative seeks to document, celebrate, and preserve the unique cultural and historical heritage of Offa. This ambitious project aims to shine a global spotlight on Offa’s rich traditions, historical landmarks, and vibrant community life by utilizing Wikipedia and its sister platforms as tools for digital preservation and storytelling.

Project Overview

Offa is a town renowned for its deep cultural roots, including its historical compounds, oral traditions, and iconic festivals like the Ijakadi Festival, which symbolizes the enduring spirit of unity and communal pride. Despite its cultural wealth, much of Offa’s heritage remains undocumented or underrepresented on global platforms. This project is a response to the urgent need for proper documentation and storytelling, ensuring these treasures are not lost to time but made accessible to a global audience. The Wiki Imagine Offa Initiative will:

Document Offa’s Cultural Heritage:

Comprehensive coverage of cultural activities during the Ijakadi Festival, including wrestling events, traditional dances, processions, and other festivities.  
Uploading photographs, videos, and audio recordings that capture the essence of Offa’s traditions.  
Creating a digital archive of oral interviews with community elders, cultural custodians, and other key stakeholders to preserve the stories and wisdom of Offa’s people.

Enhance Offa-related Content on Wikipedia and Sister Projects:

Improve and expand Wikipedia articles related to Offa’s history, landmarks, cultural practices, and prominent personalities.  
Upload detailed information on Offa’s historic compounds, including the names, historical significance, and the stories behind their establishment.  
Enhance Wikimedia Commons with high-quality media files, including photographs of compound arches, video documentaries, and audio recordings of the correct pronunciation of compound names.

Empower the Youth Through Training and Workshops:

Train 100 selected youth from Offa in Wikipedia editing, article creation, media uploads, and oral history documentation.  
Conduct workshops on digital storytelling and the importance of preserving cultural heritage in the digital age.  
Foster a network of Offa-based contributors who will continue documenting and preserving the town’s heritage beyond the project.

Activities

Cultural Documentation During the Ijakadi Festival:
Media teams will cover every cultural activity during the festival, creating a rich repository of visual and audio content.
Audio and video interviews with community leaders, festival organizers, and participants to capture personal stories and reflections on the festival’s significance.
Historic Compound Documentation:
A detailed cataloging of Offa’s compounds, ther histories, and the families behind them.
Photographic documentation of each compound’s entrance arch and other distinctive features.
Recording and uploading audio files for the pronunciation of compound names, accompanied by their historical context.
Oral Interviews and Archival Efforts:
Oral history interviews with cultural custodians, historians, and elders to preserve the unwritten heritage of Offa.
These interviews will be transcribed, translated, and uploaded to Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia, enriching the available content with first-hand accounts.
Training and Capacity Building:
A series of workshops designed to equip participants with skills in Wikipedia editing, multimedia uploading, and cultural documentation.
Participants will learn how to source verifiable information, write high-quality articles, and use Wikimedia tools effectively.
Community-led Edit-a-thons and Campaigns:
Collaborative editing sessions to improve and expand Wikipedia content on Offa.
Social media campaigns to raise awareness about the project and invite global collaboration in documenting Offa’s heritage.

Join Us in Making History

This is an opportunity to not only celebrate the vibrancy of Offa’s culture but also to contribute to its global recognition and preservation. Whether you’re a cultural enthusiast, a youth passionate about storytelling, or a digital volunteer, there’s a role for you in the Wiki Imagine Offa Initiative Let’s work together to ensure that Offa’s stories are told, remembered, and cherished forever.

Actions to perform:

Please create new Wikipedia articles for the following names.
Create Wikidata items for Compound names without one (with 'X' under wikidata) with complete labels and at least 5 new statements.
Update Wikidata items with necessary labels for Compounds names already existing on wikidata
Upload Pictures, audio/video file on commons with the pronunciation of the Compound names.
Record your contributions using the google form shared to the group weekly

Wikidata	Tribe/Language	What to do
Eesa Compound	Yoruba	Create "Eesa Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Oyafolu Compound	Yoruba	Create "Oyafolu Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Sajiku Compound	Yoruba	Create "Sajiku Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Agbontu Compound	Yoruba	Create "Agbontu Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Olorisajo Compound	Yoruba	Create "Olorisajo Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Odiwo Compound	Yoruba	Create "Odiwo Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Lemamu Compound	Yoruba	Create "Lemamu Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Bugba Compound	Yoruba	Create "Bugba Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Alape-Ode Compound	Yoruba	Create "Alape-Ode Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Gbena-Ojeke Compound	Yoruba	Create "Gbena-Ojeke Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Onilu-Oke-Igbo Compound	Yoruba	Create "Onilu-Oke-Igbo Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Oluode-Elewe Compound	Yoruba	Create "Oluode-Elewe Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Oluusin Compound	Yoruba	Create "Oluusin Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Alawe Compound	Yoruba	Create "Alawe Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Onise Compound	Yoruba	Create "Onise Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Osun-Ore-O-je Compound	Yoruba	Create "Osun-Ore-O-je Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Eleiye Compound	Yoruba	Create "Eleiye Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Bakoko Compound	Yoruba	Create "Bakoko Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Aludundu Compound	Yoruba	Create "Aludundu Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Alape Compound	Yoruba	Create "Alape Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Kende Compound	Yoruba	Create "Kende Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Asanlu Compound	Yoruba	Create "Asanlu Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Oluode-Idi-Ogun Compound	Yoruba	Create "Oluode-Idi-Ogun Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Onto Compound	Yoruba	Create "Onto Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.
Onigba - Ewule	Yoruba	Create "Onigba - Ewule Compound" as an item on Wikidata. Upload relevant media files of notable people from the Compound on Wikimedia Commons. Improve Wikidata item by adding pictures of the Compound, details of festivals in the Compound, and an audio recording of the oral pronunciation of the Compound name.

Alphabetical List of Names Across All Wards
S/N	Name	Wikipedia	Wikidata	Wikicommons	Tribe/Language	what to do
1	Aade
2	Aakosin
3	Abesingogan
4	Abiye
5	Aborisa
6	Abubiowo (Abubiesu)
7	Abugba
8	Adakerin
9	Adafa
10	Adesina
11	Adikuku
12	Agbontu
13	Agbolese
14	Agbopa
15	Agede
16	Agbe
17	Agbeja
18	Ago
19	Agbojulogun
20	Aikinsola
21	Ajaba
22	Ajagba
23	Ajele
24	Ajia
25	Ajia-Abudu
26	Ajibogun
27	Ajilo
28	Ajimaasin
29	Ajoda
30	Ajoloju Orun
31	Ajuba
32	Akanran
33	Akeke
34	Akerele
35	Akinlofi
36	Alaba
37	Alagbede
38	Alagure-Ita-Erin
39	Alagure-Isale
40	Alawe
41	Alhaji Popo
42	Aloro
43	Alubata
44	Amako
45	Amunilodo
46	Anuode
47	Aponbi
48	Araba
49	Arandan
50	Aranmokola
51	Aromasodu
52	Arogun
53	Arogebalo
54	Arole
55	Arowo-Obe
56	Arowo-Jobe
57	Asaoye
58	Asalofa
59	Atagisoro
60	Atalaka
61	Awaopa
62	Baba-Isale
63	Baale-Agbe
64	Baale-Ijewu
65	Bakoko
66	Balogun
67	Balogun Lawoyin
68	Balogun-Okoju
69	Bata-ara
70	Bele-Ore
71	Beri
72	Bolude
73	Bugba
74	Campos Square
75	Disi-Sango
76	Dundu
77	Eeso-Isale
78	Eeso-Oke
79	Eesorun
80	Eesa
81	Eesinkin
82	Eesunja
83	Eesunja-Jagun-Oloye
84	Elebolo
85	Eleiye
86	Elemana
87	Elemana-Oke-Oro
88	Elemoso
89	Elemoso-Baakasa
90	Elewure
91	Enu-Owa
92	Erinla
93	Ewule
94	Ewule-Ojo-Elesin
95	Fowomola
96	Gbanifa
97	Gbena
98	Gbena-Ikolaba
99	Igba
100	Ijebu
101	Ikolaba
102	Isaoye
103	Iyeemi
104	Jamoodo
105	Jatun
106	Keke
107	Kobi-Ewu
108	Kolawolu
109	Lalemi
110	Lanlu
111	Larinre-Onigba
112	Lemamu
113	Magaji
114	Madanikan
115	Majedun-Eleegun
116	Mogaji
117	Mogaji-Aba
118	Naibi
119	Ogunlana
120	Ojude
121	Olosu-Oke
122	Oloya-Arikoloba
123	Oluoro
124	Onto
125	Seegi
126	Sobaloju
127	Titun
128	Yemaja
129	Zule