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  1. Yoruba people - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. Yoruba | History, Language & Religion | Britannica

    Nov 8, 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 …

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

    Nov 20, 2024 · Discover the rich tapestry of Yoruba culture, a vibrant heritage that has shaped West African societies for centuries. As you delve into the origins, history, beliefs, and culture …

  4. 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.

  5. Yoruba Religion: History and Beliefs

    Oct 10, 2024 · The Yoruba religion is a rich blend of folklore, songs, and other cultural concepts of Western Africa, and strongly influences many religions today.

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

    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 …

  7. 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, …

  8. The Yoruba People: Heritage, Resilience, and Global Influence

    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 …

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

    Oct 16, 2024 · Orisa Ifa Yoruba Culture Cultural Heritage Ile Oro African History Yoruba Heritage Yoruba Spirituality African Diaspora African Art Cultural Awareness BIPOC Community …

  10. Yorùbá | African and African-American Studies

    Yoruba is also spoken in areas of Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, Trinidad, Tobago, and Haiti. The language has influenced the societies and economies of West Africans, and the Diaspora in a …