The Yoruba people (/ ˈjɒrʊbə / YORR-uub-ə; [24][25] Yoruba: Ìran Yorùbá, Ọmọ Odùduwà, Ọmọ Káàárọ̀-oòjíire) [26] are a West African ethnic group who inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, a …

Jan 21, 2026 · Yoruba, one of the three largest ethnic groups of Nigeria, concentrated in the southwestern part of that country. Much smaller, scattered groups live in Benin and northern Togo. …

Oct 3, 2024 · Discover fascinating facts about the Yoruba tribe, one of Africa’s largest and most influential ethnic groups.

Nov 20, 2024 · The Yoruba people trace their origins to the ancient city of Ile-Ife, considered the cradle of Yoruba civilization. This sacred city, believed to be the birthplace of humanity according to …

They are ancestrally related to the Yoruba but chose to maintain a distinct cultural identity. They are one of many indigenous communities in Africa. Significant Yoruba populations can be found in other …

The Yoruba (Yorùbá in Yoruba orthography) are one of the largest ethno-linguistic groups in sub-Saharan Africa. Yoruba constitute about 21 percent of the population of modern day Nigeria, and …

Yoruba traditional religion holds that there is one supreme being and hundreds of orisha, or minor deities. The worshipers of a deity are referred to as his "children."

The Centro Cultural Yoruba’s main objective is for the renaissance of Yoruba Cultural Heritage. The Center organises seminars, conferences, debates, exhibitions and exposition of African objects, …

Jul 17, 2025 · Yoruba people can be found all over the world, especially in the UK, Canada, the US, Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean, especially Cuba. There are also big communities in South …

Because Nigeria was originally a British colony, many Yoruba people now live in Europe, notably in the United Kingdom. The Yoruba are one of Africa’s major cultural groupings. There are around 80 …