Yoruba people - Wikipedia
The Yoruba people (/ ˈ j ɒr ʊ b ə / YORR-ub-ə; [24] [25] Yoruba: Ìran Yorùbá, Ọmọ Odùduwà, Ọmọ Káàárọ̀-oòjíire) [26] are a West African ethnic group who mainly inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo.
Yoruba | History, Language & Religion | Britannica
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 Yoruba numbered more than 20 million at the turn of the 21st century.
Who Are The Yoruba People? - WorldAtlas
2017年4月25日 · The Yoruba have for centuries lived in what is now Nigeria and Benin, where they had even founded great African empires. The majority of their population, about 40 million strong today, is in the so called "Yorubaland" in Western Nigeria, Benin , and Togo.
History of the Yoruba people - Wikipedia
The historical records of the Yoruba, which became more accessible in the nineteenth century with the more permanent arrival of the Europeans, tell of heavy Jihad raids by the mounted Fulani warriors of the north as well as of endemic intercity warfare amongst the Yoruba themselves.
Yoruba People - New World Encyclopedia
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 they are commonly the majority population in their communities.
Yoruba History: A Comprehensive Guide to the Ancient and Modern Yoruba ...
2024年9月11日 · The Yoruba people are a big West African ethnic group living mostly in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. We are proud descendants of Odùduwà, with deep roots in these regions. Even though most of us live in southwestern Nigeria, there are smaller communities in Benin and Togo that keep our traditions alive.
25 Fascinating Facts About the Yoruba Tribe You Didn’t Know
2024年10月3日 · The Yoruba tribe is one of the largest and most influential ethnic groups in Africa, with a rich cultural heritage. Predominantly located in southwestern Nigeria, the Yoruba people also have a presence in Benin and Togo.
History of Yoruba People, Origin, Culture & Facts - FirstClassNigeria
Yoruba people are a large ethnolinguistic group or ethnic nation in Africa, and the majority of them speak the Yoruba language. The Yoruba constitute approximately 35 per cent of Nigeria’s total population and around 40 million individuals throughout the region of West Africa.
Bigger than Africa: Tales of the Yoruba people | Africa Renewal
2019年12月24日 · The Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, have survived for centuries on the African continent. Evidence points to a powerful Yoruba kingdom in the eighth century in...
Yoruba Religion: History and Beliefs
2024年10月10日 · The Yorùbá people, who inhabit a significant part of Western Africa, including Nigeria, have been practicing their unique set of religious customs for centuries. Yoruba religion is a blend of indigenous beliefs, myths and legends, proverbs, and songs, all influenced by the cultural and social contexts of the western portion of Africa.