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The Yoruba race is more or less a collection of diverse people bound together by language, culture and history. The Yoruba people are a distinguished people and are well-known as the home to one of Africa’s richest cultures. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 interesting things about the Yoruba people.

The Yorubas are Among the Most Urbanized People in Africa

This is because centuries before the arrival of the British colonial administration, most Yoruba people already lived in well-structured urban centers. These centers were organized around powerful city states called ‘Ilu’, which were centered around the residence of the Oba. In other words, before the coming of the British colonial masters, the Yoruba people were already organized under the rule of their Oba.

Yorubas are very Expressive People

This is particularly seen in the way they speak and converse with one another. It is also seen in their colourful festivals and celebrations. From wedding ceremonies, naming ceremonies, housewarming parties and even burials, you cannot deny the rich and ostentatious style and ceremonial nature of the people of the culture.

The Yoruba People are One of the Largest Ethnic Groups in Africa

This is according to the CIA World Factbook Report of 2013. The Yoruba people constitute over 40 million people found in most parts of the world, with the largest concentration in Nigeria.

When a Child is Born in Yorubaland, the Naming Ceremony is Carried Out After 8 Days

Regardless of modernization, the Yoruba people still cling dearly to most of their cultural and traditional practices, and the above traditional practice is one of them. After a period of eight days, a naming ceremony is held for a new born where close relatives are invited.

The Yoruba Language Has Many Dialects

The Yoruba language is a tonal. and is a Niger-Congo language that has the largest number of native speakers. The language has many dialects but most of its speakers are able to understand one another.

This is according to the CIA World Factbook Report of 2013. The Yoruba people constitute over 40 million people found in most parts of the world, with the largest concentration in Nigeria.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-interesting-things-yoruba-people/

Sola Sobowale, my best Yoruba actress of all time.
&
Aluwe my best Yoruba actor (I had to describe the actor to someone in order to get his name & pic)

Proudly an afonja boy

I'm not really yoruba but I've lived all my life in the west, I know the culture their way of life and everything. I don't really know of other tribes but I Love the Yoruba people. Awon omo kaaro ojire

give it up for the best tribe in Nigeria in terms of culture and traditions.
Yoruba people don't sweat it, being successful is our thing, we are just too good.
no sentiments.

nice,lols Ali baba and his wife really made the wedding party movie interesting,i love their dance,how the react for any little thing.hahaha

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Yorubas are accommodators

Eyintemi, bawo ni

Just wait and see how they rush in here

On your marks,


Get set
Ready?






GO!!!

Their women have the biggest Yash. Maybe it's becos of their ororo soup.

I love their culture though
Modified
If I'm been honest with myself I love to get married to one someday..(if God allows it o) .....
Have you ever listen to a Yoruba gospel song?...Damn it's out of this world.

Despite their flaws or bad sides, They stand out

Op you forgot...

Really?

The best from Africa.

Lalasticlala....Sola Sobowale is my best actress too of all time.

Well in my humble opinion, without the desire to offend those who think different from my point of view, but looking at it in depth, taking into account the characteristicsof each person, I honestly think ... I forgot what i was going to say

lol also remember that they are very stingy too and will rather watch their fellow yoruba man suffer than help

Nice

really nice

muller101:
Don't forget.

muller=mumu

Yes ooo

Baba is it true

mrswag1:
Well in my humble opinion, without the desire to offend those who think different from my point of view, but looking at it in depth, taking into account the characteristicsof each person, I honestly think ... I forgot what i was going to say

Sorry for your memory loss

mrswag1:
Well in my humble opinion, without the desire to offend those who think different from my point of view, but looking at it in depth, taking into account the characteristicsof each person, I honestly think ... I forgot what i was going to say

This one got me!!

How about fraud?

mrswag1:
Well in my humble opinion, without the desire to offend those who think different from my point of view, but looking at it in depth, taking into account the characteristicsof each person, I honestly think ... I forgot what i was going to say

lmao...I swear u be scam

Yorubas are highly educated
Yorubas are smart.

goldenarrow:
muller=mumu

goldenarrow= goat