Ibadan’s history shows this clearly: status is conferred by achievements from valour, exploits, or talents. Hence, those who are dignified must demonstrate unusual prowess that sets them apart from ...

When you see African art in the United States, Brazil or the Caribbean, you are often looking at Yoruba culture. The film ...

“The Yoruba heritage will never be enslaved to politics ,” he stresses. Popular Nigerian comedian and activist Mr Macaroni, has responded to backlash from All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters ...

Yoruba epic films have an irresistible appeal to them and now they're making a mainstream Nollywood comeback with King of Thieves, Aníkúlápó, Òrìṣà and Jagun Jagun. For the uninitiated, Ṣàngó is a ...

Egungun, a deity with a colourful dress, is one of the greatest divinities in Yoruba land. Among traditions, there are lots of stories about Egungun cult and how it sprouted among the Yoruba. It ...

Yoruba Generalissimo, Iba Gani Adams, has warned Yoruba traditional rulers that ego fights constitute a major obstacle to unity within the race. This is as he stressed the need for unity among ...

Before he became a revered wood carver and designer in the art of Yoruba wood carving, Olowe was first a slave and servant. His mother was a war captive when she gave birth to him in Efon-Alaaye, a ...

A British clothing retailer has come under fire for trademarking the name of the west African Yoruba people several years ago, igniting a debate online about whether trademarking names of ethnic ...

They speak impeccable Yoruba, the major language of the South Western part of Nigeria. They even act movies in the language with great relish. Yet, they are not Yorubas. They are from other parts of ...

Nigerian photographer Oye Diran reimagines the fashion of the Yoruba people in a stunning series of images. When an aunt sent Oye Diran an old family photo, he was mesmerised by the high sense of ...