OLORU: THE YORUBA CUSTOMOLOGY

Many people are not aware of the mysterious night walkers called Oloru in Yorùbá customology and mystic studies.

They are said to exist in two forms: male and female.

They move around from 12:01 a.m. till about 4:30 a.m., shortly before Al-Fajr. Their stories are often told in hushed tones and passed down generations.

The first time I heard anyone speak seriously about them was during my primary school days, when our tenant, Iya Idris, recounted her alleged encounter with the female Oloru.

Afterwards, my mother told me everything she knew about the two creatures.

Till today, the stories remain one of the many haunting mysteries buried deep within Yoruba folklore.