Yoruba architecture describes the architectural styles of the Yoruba people of West Africa, dating back to approximately the 8th century. and lasted up...

The Yoruba people (/ˈjɒrʊbə/ YORR-ub-ə; Yoruba: Ìran Yorùbá, Ọmọ Odùduwà, Ọmọ Káàárọ̀-oòjíire) are a West African ethnic group who inhabit parts of Nigeria...

and then followed by the houses of elders of families. Traditional Yoruba architectural forms can be seen as hollow squares or circles and a unit can be...

Yoruba literature is the spoken and written literature of the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethno-linguistic groups in Nigeria and the rest of Africa...

street and houses Yoruba architecture depicted in a book by Anna Hinderer in the mid 19th century Traditional Bamileke architecture, main hall of the...

facilities such as kitchens. Igbo architecture uses similar construction techniques and materials as Yoruba architecture, but varies significantly in spatial...

important to their heritage. Traditional garments worn in Nigeria include: Yoruba men wear agbada, which is a formal attire, commonly worn as part of a three-piece...

Irreligion Secularism Folk beliefs Art Arts Igbo-Ukwu Kingdom of Benin Yoruba Architecture Cuisine Jollof rice Afang Abacha Amala Eba Edikang ikong Owo Pounded...

This is a timeline or chronology of Yoruba history. It contains notable or important cultural, historical and political events in Yorubaland, its constituent...

Middle Belt hosts a mix of faiths, alongside traditional practices like Yoruba Ifá and Igbo Chukwu worship.: 15–20  Minority religions, including Baháʼí...

among the last of the sacred forests that once adjoined the edges of most Yoruba cities before extensive urbanization. In recognition of its global significance...

traditions of the formerly dominant Ile-Ife kingdom are largely oral. The name "Yoruba" is said to be given to the people of the left bank of the Niger River,...

ethnic groups are the Hausas that are predominantly in the north, the Yorubas who predominate in the southwest, and the Igbos in the southeast. There...

traditions of the Yoruba people. Collaborations with academic institutions have resulted in research projects focused on Yoruba architecture and heritage,...

in the south; indigenous religions, such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, are in the minority. Nigerians come from multiple ethnic, cultural...

activities taking place in the Nigerian film industry, be it in English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Itsekiri, Edo, Efik, Ijaw, Urhobo, Ibibio, Annang or any other...

known as nchuanwu, arimu and ahuji in Igbo; ntong in Efik-Ibibio; efirin in Yoruba, añyeba in Igala, aramogbo in Edo; etc.), occasionally sprinkled with cut...

Oyo Empire Yoruba states List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Dassa List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Icha List of rulers of the Yoruba state of Ketu...

commissioned numerous architectural objects such as veranda posts, gates, and doors that are embellished with carvings. Other Yoruba art is related shrines...

Àmàlà is a staple swallow food originating from Nigeria created by the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria and other parts of Yorubaland. It is...

Yorubaland (Yoruba: Ilẹ̀ Káàárọ̀-Oòjíire) is the homeland and cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa. It spans the modern-day countries of...

Ẹ̀bà (Yoruba) also known as Ebe or Pinon' (in Togo, Benin, and southern Ghana) is a staple swallow from Nigeria, Togo and Benin, also eaten in the West...

instruments, and songs. The largest ethnic groups are the Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba. Traditional music from Nigeria and throughout Africa is often functional;...

of defensive walls and ditches that is located to the southwest of the Yoruba town of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria (6°47′13″N 3°52′30″E...

Irreligion Secularism Folk beliefs Art Arts Igbo-Ukwu Kingdom of Benin Yoruba Architecture Cuisine Jollof rice Afang Abacha Amala Eba Edikang ikong Owo Pounded...

bell peppers. Native to the Yoruba people of Ondo South Western Nigeria. Salted dried ram meat is called Eran Oniyo in Yoruba language. Rice Risotto with...

Irreligion Secularism Folk beliefs Art Arts Igbo-Ukwu Kingdom of Benin Yoruba Architecture Cuisine Jollof rice Afang Abacha Amala Eba Edikang ikong Owo Pounded...

in northern Nigeria. The religion also spread to the southwest among the Yoruba through trade and cultural exchange. Islam remains a major religion in Nigeria...

Èṣù is a pivotal Òrìṣà/Irúnmọlẹ̀ in the Yoruba spirituality or Yoruba religion known as ìṣẹ̀ṣe. Èṣù is a prominent primordial Divinity (a delegated Irúnmọlẹ̀...

Hausa (over 63 million when including second-language, or L2, speakers), Yoruba (over 47 million, including L2 speakers), Igbo (over 31 million, including...