Development of Yoruba Aroko Communication System Application

This article explores the concept of Arok`o, an indigenous system of shared meaning for communication in the Yoru`ba´ tradition. The research problem is based on the need to understand the structure and effectiveness of Arok`o as a communication method. The aim of the research is to investigate the various elements and their interaction in Arok`o communication. The methodology involves studying the structure of Arok`o and examining its use in the Yoru`ba´ community. The participants are members of the Yoru`ba´ community who are familiar with and use Arok`o as a communication method. The context of the study is the Yoru`ba´ tradition and culture. The study was able to develop an application to show the system of communication in Arok`o and also provide insights into the effectiveness and importance of Arok`o as a communication system. The implications of the research are that understanding and preserving traditional communication methods like Arok`o can enhance cultural identity and promote effective communication in communities. Keywords: Yoru`b´a Tradition, Arok`o, Communication, Knowledge Engineering, Soft-ware Application, Indigenous system