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.
Yoruba History: A Comprehensive Guide to the Ancient and ...
Sep 11, 2024 · 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.
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.
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.
Who Are The Yoruba People? - WorldAtlas
Apr 25, 2017 · 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.
Yoruba Culture | Origin, History, Beliefs, Religion & More
Nov 20, 2024 · 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 dating back over a millennium, the Yoruba culture has significantly influenced West African traditions.