'ORI' AND 'AYANMO' IN YORUBA ETHICAL VALUE CONSIDERATION: A RE-ASSESSMENT

In this paper, the Yoruba concepts of Ori (destiny) and Ayanmo (fate or divine purpose) are critically reexamined within the larger framework of Yoruba ethical value systems.These interrelated concepts, which have been at the heart of Yoruba philosophical and religious thought, are examined in relation to current ethical frameworks and moral dilemmas.By carefully examining their philosophical foundation, historical development, and practical applications, this study investigates how Ori and Ayanmo continue to influence both individual moral responsibility and collective ethical standards in contemporary Yoruba society.With an emphasis on how these concepts might be able to address today's ethical problems, it seeks to offer a novel viewpoint on their applicability in moral discourse.This essay critically reevaluates traditional Yoruba ethical ideals in the context of modernity and globalization, adding to the expanding corpus of work on African philosophy.