YORUBA GBAYI!
An ABD Club Game Show
Think You Know Yoruba? Prove It!
Get ready for an exciting online Yoruba language and culture game show where children challenge themselves, celebrate their heritage, and compete for a chance to win up to $200!
FREE TO PLAY | AGES 3–18 | ONLINE | LAUNCHING JANUARY 2027
Where Language Meets Fun, Culture, and Friendly Competition!
LEARN IT | PRACTICE IT | LIVE IT
Yoruba Gbayi is an interactive game show created by ABD Club to inspire children in the diaspora to learn, practice, and confidently use the Yoruba language.
Through engaging challenges involving vocabulary, listening, speaking, proverbs, and cultural knowledge, children get to showcase what they know while discovering new things about their heritage.
How It Works
The actual game will take place on a separate online platform. Participation instructions will be provided to registered families.
01 — Join the Interest List
Parents sign up to receive information about the launch, registration dates, and participation opportunities.
02 — Take the Challenge
Once official registration opens, eligible children participate in hosted online qualifying games, answering Yoruba language and culture questions.
03 — Climb the Leaderboard
Participants earn scores during qualifying games. The highest-scoring eligible contestant of the month advances to the Money Round.
04 — Play for Up to $200!
The monthly finalist faces 10 increasingly challenging questions, earning $20 for each correct answer, with a maximum prize of $200.
The Game Categories
YÁRA! YÁRA! — The Rapid-Fire Challenge
A fast-paced bonus round where contestants race against the clock to answer as many Yoruba questions as they can.
Kí ni èyí?
Identify pictures, objects, and everyday things.
Ṣé o mọ̀ ọ́?
Discover how much Yoruba you know.
Má sọ Gẹ̀ẹ́sì!
Challenge yourself to speak Yoruba without English.
Ṣe ohun tí mo sọ
Listen carefully and follow Yoruba instructions.
Parí gbólóhùn/òwe
Complete Yoruba sentences and proverbs.
Àṣà wa
Explore Yoruba traditions, customs, and values.
One Leaderboard. One Monthly Finalist. One Big Challenge!
Yoruba Gbayi welcomes children ages 3–18, from beginners to more confident Yoruba speakers.
Children participate in age-appropriate qualifying challenges, with one overall monthly leaderboard.
The highest-scoring eligible contestant progresses to the Money Round.
The Money Round
10 QUESTIONS. $20 PER CORRECT ANSWER. UP TO $200!
The monthly finalist starts with $0 and answers 10 questions that become progressively more challenging. Every correct answer earns $20. Incorrect answers do not reduce money already earned. The maximum available prize is $200.
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$40
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$200
Prizes are subject to official competition rules.
Who Can Participate?
Children may participate in an official qualifying game once every six calendar months. Monthly winners must wait 12 months before participating again. Complete competition rules and eligibility requirements will be provided before the official launch.
Children ages 3–18
Beginners and experienced Yoruba learners
Children worldwide interested in Yoruba
Free participation
Parent or guardian registration required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: "Is Yoruba Gbayi free?"
A: "Yes! Yoruba Gbayi is free to play."
Q: "Does my child need to speak Yoruba fluently?"
A: "Not at all! Children at different proficiency levels are welcome."
Q: "Where will the game take place?"
A: "Yoruba Gbayi will be hosted online on a separate platform. Participation details will be communicated before each game."
Q: "Can my child win money?"
A: "Yes! The monthly finalist gets an opportunity to win up to $200 during the Money Round."
Q: "Can my child participate every month?"
A: "No. Participants must observe the six-month waiting period, while monthly winners must wait 12 months before re-entering."
Q: "When does Yoruba Gbayi officially launch?"
A: "January 2027."
Ready to Join the Fun?
Be among the first to know when Yoruba Gbayi officially launches! Register your interest today and receive updates on how your child can participate.