Auntie Yemi sat and unveiled a colourful chart adorned with the Yorùbá alphabet. Each letter was accompanied by a playful illustration, making learning fun and engaging. “Repeat after me,” Auntie Yemi said with a smile. “A, B, D, E, E, F…”
The children eagerly gathered around her, their eyes sparkling with excitement as they mastered the alphabet and learned some Yorùbá words through games and snacks. As the sun set over Isale-Eko in Lagos State, Auntie Yemi wished them goodnight.
Here are all the letters with their words and illustrations:
| Letter | Yoruba Word | English Meaning |
| Aa | Ajá | Dog |
| Bb | Bàtà | Slippers / Shoes |
| Dd | Dòjé | Sickle |
| Ee | Ejò | Snake |
| Ee | Eye | Bird |
| Ff | Filà | Cap / Hat |
| Gg | Garawa | Bucket |
| GB gb | Gbágúúdá | Cassava |
| Hh | Haúsá | Hausa (person) |
| Ii | Igi | Tree |
| Jj | JagunJagun | Warrior |
| Kk | Kẹ̀kẹ́ | Bicycle |
| Ll | Labalábá | Butterfly |
| Mm | Mààlúù | Cow |
| Nn | Náírà | Naira (currency) |
| Oo | Odó | Mortar & Pestle |
| Oo | Ọpọlọ | Frog |
| Pp | Pépéye | Duck |
| Rr | Ràkúnmí | Camel |
| Ss | Sálúbàtà | Sandals |
| Ss | Ṣíbí | Spoon |
| Tt | Tábìlì | Table |
| Uu | Iṣu | Yam |
| Ww | Wàhálà | Trouble / Distress |
| Yy | Yànmú Yànmú | Mosquito |