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  1. 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 inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, …

  2. Yoruba | History, Language & Religion | Britannica

    6 days ago · 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 …

  3. 25 Fascinating Facts About the Yoruba Tribe You Didn’t Know

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

  4. 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, …

  5. Yoruba Culture | Origin, History, Beliefs, Religion & More

    Nov 20, 2024 · Yoruba, one of Africa’s most vibrant and influential civilizations, boasts a rich history that spans centuries. Originating in present-day southwestern Nigeria and parts of …

  6. Who Are The Yoruba People? - WorldAtlas

    Apr 25, 2017 · The Yoruba is a major cultural presence in Nigeria and Benin, as well as much of Africa as a whole. They have also migrated into many parts of the world, and continued on to …

  7. The Yoruba People, a story - African American Registry

    The Yoruba constitute about 44 million people in total. The vast majority of this population is from Nigeria, where the Yoruba make up 16% of the country's population, making them one of the …

  8. Who Are the Yorùbá? A Brief Overview of Yorùbá History and ...

    Oct 16, 2024 · The Yorùbá people are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, known for their rich culture, profound spiritual traditions, and deep sense of history. Originating primarily …

  9. Yoruba People, Culture and Language - BuzzNigeria.com

    Oct 21, 2023 · Yoruba people are a West African ethnic group and one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They also inhabit parts of Benin and Togo, and constitute more than 46 …

  10. Yoruba language - Wikipedia

    Yoruba (US: / ˈ j ɔːr ə b ə /, [2] UK: / ˈ j ɒr ʊ b ə /; [3] Yor. Èdè Yorùbá) is a Niger-Congo language that is spoken in West Africa, primarily in Southwestern and Central Nigeria, Benin, and parts …

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