We’ve established our working theory about Yoruba daddies and how they don’t play with the men in their social cycles, but have you seen their female counterparts?
These women take the ‘sismance’ to a whole different level that leaves the men biting their lips in jealousy. We know you must have seen one of these women in your Yoruba mummy’s social circle.
Big Mummy
She’s slightly older than the others. Big mummy is usually married to an Oloye, and she has advice for days.
Ore mi
She’s the bestie. In her, you’ll find bits and pieces of all the other friends. She’s familiar with family members and never misses an event. She has the same clothes and jewellery sets as your mum and is always trying to make sure the friendship extends to the children.
Mummy London
Is your mummy even Yoruba if she doesn’t have a friend that frequents the abroad? Especially the Youkay? Mummy London has the most pizzazz in the group. She weaves Yoruba and British English in a way that commands respect.
Iya Meto
This is the chief organiser of the group. She’s the one who caters for every other friend at social functions. Wedding? Naming? Birthdays? Leave it for Iya Meto.
Sister mi
Like Big Mummy, Sister mi is that friend who’s been around long enough to be mistaken as an actual family member. She’s your Yoruba mummy’s closest confidant and can whip anybody to shape when needed.
Yeye
Yeye is one friend who became royalty by virtue of the man she’s married to. She shows up to every gathering with her coral beads and bracelet.
Alhaja
She’s the single mother in the group with a thriving business at Lagos Island or similar. She shows up with heavy jewellery and cracks everyone up with her stories. Alhaja is also the plug for all aso-ebi and jewellery needs.
Matron
The most reserved in the group, and unofficial chief medical officer, Matron only shows up at select gatherings. She’s also always in a hurry to return home. But she’s the one your mum calls when you’re beginning to exhibit a sickness that has passed her self-medication skills.
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