Yoruba culture faced the brutal challenges of the transatlantic slave trade, yet it managed to endure and flourish in the heart of Brazil. In the 16th century, the transatlantic slave trade began.

Some traditional leaders in Yoruba-speaking regions have called on indigenes to embrace their cultural heritage to promote unity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. The appeal was made during the 1st ...

Throne of Grace Church, Baltimore, United States, founder Bishop Kayode Fanilola has identified the spread of Yoruba traditional religion in Europe, Latin America and other parts of the world today as ...

Stitch Buffalo is excited to announce a new visiting artist, who will be at our studios May 28 through 31. Gasali Adeyemo was born and raised in Ofatedo, a small rural village in Osun State, Nigeria, ...

The unique Yoruba tradition, culture and religion is worthy of celebration. Isese Day has, thus, been set aside and recognised as a day to experience reflection, spiritual connection, and community ...

This past weekend's New Year’s celebration brought not only joy but a time to worship ancestors and seek blessings for the new year. Along Pensacola Beach across from Portofino Island Resort, Black ...

Part 1. Language, orature, and language use -- Part 2. Art and aesthetics -- Part 3. Religion, festivals, and belief systems -- Part 4. Economy and economic system -- Part 5. History, politics, and ...

Meet Mikaeel Sodiq Adesina, a Yoruba language digital activist, photographer, videographer and the community lead for the Yoruba Wikimedians User Group. Since he joined the Wikimedia volunteer ...

The Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to support initiatives to promote Yoruba cultural heritage, particularly among young people, as part of efforts to preserve the state’s rich ...

Obatala is one of the most revered and prominent African deities, particularly within the Yoruba religion. (which originated in Nigeria). As an Orisha, Obatala is considered to be one of the oldest ...

When CultureTree's tweet and hashtag #Yorubaisnotforsale went viral, it ignited an online debate about whether registering a trademark name for an ethnic group is cultural appropriation. The Yoruba ...

The group said it would not be part of any move that trades the blood and suffering of hundreds of Yoruba people who have been killed or kidnapped for selfish political considerations. The Yoruba ...