Yorubas without tribal marks were considered poor – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Yorubas without traditional tribal marks were considered to be poor in the olden days. Obasanjo disclosed that the traditional tribal marks were once used as a means of identification. Featuring on the Curiosity podcast, the former president said tribal mark was a means of identification during the slave trade […] Yorubas without tribal marks were…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that Yorubas without traditional tribal marks were considered poor in the past. Speaking on the Curiosity podcast, Obasanjo explained that tribal marks were once used as a means of identification, particularly during the slave trade era. The markings allowed people to recognize their own community members, even after being separated due to slavery.
Obasanjo emphasized that having a tribal mark was essential for Yoruba men, as those without it were considered to be very poor due to their inability to afford the marking process.
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