The Yoruba constitute more than 50 million people in Africa, [1] and over a million outside the continent, and bear further representation among the African diaspora.

Dec 19, 2025 · 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. …

The name "Yoruba" appears to have been applied by neighbors to the Kingdom of Oyo and adopted by missionaries in the mid-nineteenth century to describe a wider, language-sharing family of peoples.

Nov 20, 2024 · Overview of the Yoruba Tribe The Yoruba people are one of Africa’s largest ethnic groups, primarily inhabiting southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. With a rich history …

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 …

Jul 12, 2025 · The Yoruba are one of Africa’s largest ethnic groups, with primary settlements in southwestern Nigeria, and cultural extensions into Benin and Togo. Their history is rooted in complex …

Yoruba culture is deeply rooted in the historical and spiritual legacy of the Yoruba people, primarily located in southwestern Nigeria. At the heart of this culture is Ile-Ife, which is considered the …

The Yoruba people are a West African ethnic group who inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, which are collectively referred to as Yorubaland. The Yoruba co...

Yoruba people have hundreds of aphorisms, folktales, and lores, and they believe that any lore that widens people's horizons and presents food for thought is the beginning of a philosophy. As it was in …

Mar 23, 2025 · The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, primarily inhabiting southwestern Nigeria, as well as parts of Benin and Togo. They are known for their rich …