Yoruba People

Cultures and Traditions
The Real Origin And Meanings of Yoruba Names
There are many Yoruba names whose meanings are now lost due to the fact that the words forming the roots…
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Cultures and Traditions
8 Local Words That Have The Same Pronunciation And Meaning In Yoruba And Edo Languages
History has it that the Yoruba and Edo ethnic groups of western Nigeria have related origin and similar elements in…
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Cultures and Traditions
Oruko Amutorunwa (Pre-Destined Names) In Yorubaland
In Yoruba land, one of the most important things done when a child is born is to give the child…
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Cultures and Traditions
Yoruba Culture and the Left Hand
The Yoruba people are one of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. They inhabit the south western part of…
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Traditional Occupations in Yoruba Land
The Yoruba people are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria; they are found in the southwestern part…
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