The Yoruba-speaking people

The Yoruba-speaking people of south-western Nigeria are heirs both to an ancient and cultured civilization, and a tragic history. Yoruba culture is known for its artistic triumphs, great literature, complex existence of gods, and urban lifestyle.

Their numbers and cultural impact were so great that their religion and culture have remained important in modern Brazil and Cuba, and are found today in many the cities in the United States and the UK. This combination of cultural triumph and human tragedy makes the Yoruba experience one of the most fascinating subjects of historical study in Africa.

A Yoruba person is anyone that subscribes to the Yoruba culture traditions and way of life. Anybody that has hereditary links to that Old Yoruba kingdoms. You could live anywhere in the would or identify with any Nationality, but if you have a Yoruba name, practice Yoruba customs or even naturalize by adopting the Yoruba way of Life then you are Yoruba and can contribute to this site. If you have any positive recommendations, we would like to hear from you.