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-uub-ə; Yoruba: Ìran Yorùbá, Ọmọ Odùduwà, Ọmọ Káàárọ̀-oòjíire) are a West African ethnic group who mainly inhabit parts...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

related to Impluvia. Ancient Roman architecture Ancient Greek architecture Igbo Architecture Yoruba architecture Benin Kingdom Gagarin, Michael (2009)...

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

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...

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...

revered as the first divine king of the Yoruba, the Ife Empire grew. However, he was not the first king of the Yoruba people. Ile-Ife, its capital, rose to...

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...

Yoruba Americans (Yoruba: Àwọn ọmọ Yorùbá Amẹrika) are Americans of Yoruba descent. The Yoruba people are a West African ethnic group that predominantly...

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...

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

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

foreigners. Motion picture entertainment was as a result complemented by the Yoruba travel theatre groups, which emerged in the 1930s through 1940s; One of...

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...

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...

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

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

in a number of languages, including not only English but Igbo, Urhobo, Yoruba, and in the northern part of the county Hausa and Nupe. More broadly, it...

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...

the country. Indigenous religions, such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, have been declining for decades and being replaced by Christianity...

independence with the formation of the Action Group formerly known as the Egbe Omo Yoruba carried out within the palace. "Olowo: Africa's 'biggest' palace". The Sun...

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