ÀROKÒ: Non-verbal semiotic system of communication
In Yoruba culture, AROKO is a non-verbal semiotic system of communication. For Example, Sending a broom to someone means - you no longer want to see them in your house. PÁKÒ (chewing stick) When you receive a chewing stick from an opposite sex, hmmm... It means "I LOVE YOU" ỌSÀN (Orange) When you receive an orange from someone, maybe sent through somebody else, it means I am pleased with you. It could also mean I love you. ÌYARUN/ÒÒYÀ (comb) A comb is used ordinarily for combing hair, I.e for separation of tangled hair. This phenomenon is transferred in coded Yoruba Àrokò. Sending a comb to someone far away means separation or ending Of friendship or love affair. ẸNÍ (mat) The sending of a piece of mat raffia especially of ore type is an indication that someone is sick in the household of the receiver and such a person is very lean. Ọ̀JÁ/GBÀJÁ Receiving some part of cloth used to tie Baby means the pregnant woman you left home has successfully put to be