5 things you probably didn't know about Yoruba

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.