Artist Yinka Ilori believes that joy is inherited — handed down through the colors, rituals and gatherings of the people who raised you. In this vibrant tour of his work, he draws on what people say brings them joy and reveals the one surprising pattern that runs through almost every response. (Recorded at TED2026 on April 17, 2026)
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@EThiopiaChristianTubeOfficial
August 13, 2026 at 11:28 am
Wow This is awsome stotytelling is amazing
@alijaji876
August 13, 2026 at 11:34 am
So awesome 👍🏾
@AbdullahMorol-11
August 13, 2026 at 2:47 pm
❤
@aaru_ichu
August 13, 2026 at 3:02 pm
One of the best ever !!
@Jasonxbr
August 13, 2026 at 4:09 pm
There 8s no joy- the world is a muse of paedophiles- rapist- murderers- predators- dictators- psychopathic narcissist with delusional demagogue complex owning the majority of wealth- power- influence- control- through manipulate and gaslighting tactics add with false information and propaganda to serve their own interests whole the masses suffers. 😢😢😢😢😢😢 Jesus Christ man my god we failed as a society- add with the dying of the planet 😢- there are no joy
@anonymity005
August 13, 2026 at 6:38 pm
Joy comes from the Lord.
@GOATED神
August 13, 2026 at 6:51 pm
Like Shaun the sheep